ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012

Ministry of Defence Government of Joint Army-Air Force Exercise ‘Vijayee Bhava’ Army-Air Force Exercise ‘Vijayee Joint

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Ministry of Defence

CONTENTS

1. Security Environment 1

2. Organisation and Functions of the Ministry of Defence 9

3. 17

4. 33

5. 43

6. Coast Guard 49

7. Defence Production 57

8. Defence Research and Development 93

9. Inter Service Organizations 113

10. Recruitment and Training 131

11. Resettlement and Welfare of Ex-Servicemen 153

12. Cooperation between the Armed Forces and Civil Authorities 167

13. National Cadet Corps 177

14. Defence Relations with Foreign Countries 189

15. Ceremonial, Academic and Adventure Activities 199

16. Activities of Vigilance Units 213

17. Empowerment and Welfare of Women 219

Appendices

I Matters dealt with by the Departments of the Ministry of Defence 227 II Ministers, Chiefs of Staff and Secretaries who were in 231 position from January 1, 2011 onwards III Summary of latest Comptroller & Auditor General 232 (C&AG) Report on the working of Ministry of Defence IV Position of Action Taken Notes (ATNs) as on 31.12.2011 in respect 245 of observations made in the C&AG Reports/PAC Reports

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SECURITY ENVIRONMENT

IAF SU-30s dominating the air space

1 The emergence of ideology linked terrorism, the spread of small arms and light weapons(SALW), the proliferation of WMD (Weapons of Mass Destruction) and globalisation of its economy are some of the factors which link India’s security directly with the extended neighbourhood

1.1 India has land frontiers extending Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. The Andaman more than 15,500 kilometres and maritime & Nicobar Islands located 1300 km away from boundaries overlooking three shipping the nearest point on our East Coast assume lanes. The country is strategically located vis- strategic predominance with respect to the à-vis both continental Asia and the Indian entrance to the Malacca Straits. In the Arabian Ocean Region. It has a landmass of 3.3 million Sea, the Lakshadweep and Minicoy islands, square kilometres and is home to over a billion situated on the sea-lanes of communication people with varying ethnic, linguistic, religious running eastwards from the Persian Gulf and and cultural backgrounds. the Red Sea are 450 km away from the nearest point on the West Coast. India is, thus, a 1.2 The topography of India is diverse, maritime as well as a continental entity. ranging from the snow clad Himalayas with peaks over 28,000 feet to deserts, thick jungles 1.3 The geographical and topographical and vast plains. The Siachen Glacier in the diversity, especially on the land borders which North is the world’s highest battle-field, with we share with seven neighbouring countries posts located as high as 21,000 feet. India’s (viz., Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, , Western border runs through deserts, fertile Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan) poses unique plains and thickly forested mountains. The challenges to our Armed Forces. India’s North-Eastern frontier also comprises steep, peninsular dimension places it adjacent to high ranges and dense tropical forests. To one of the most vital sea-lanes of the world the South, there are ranges close to the sea, stretching from the Suez Canal and the Persian inland plateaus interspersed with river valleys, Gulf to the Straits of Malacca through which coastal plains, and far-flung island territories 55,000 ships and much of the oil from the Gulf such as the Lakshadweep to the West and the region transit each year. Andaman and Nicobar Islands to the East. On 1.4 India’s location at the base of continental three sides, from Gujarat to West Bengal, the Asia and the top of the Indian Ocean gives country is bordered by the Arabian Sea, Indian it a vantage point in relation to both Central

2 Asia and the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). the unfolding dynamic transformations are Additionally, India’s size, strategic location, generating new strategic uncertainties. The trade links and exclusive economic zone (EEZ) continuing economic crisis in Europe and the links its security environment directly with the Western world is a major cause of worry for extended neighbourhood, particularly with the global economy. Simultaneously, the Asia neighbouring countries and the regions of Pacific region has been acquiring an increasing Central Asia, South-East Asia, the Gulf and the salience in the economic and strategic Indian Ocean. These strategic-economic factors balance of power. The rise of countries like impose an increasingly larger responsibility on India, China, Brazil and South Africa has also India. been an important development vis-à-vis the established global order. 1.5 In the post cold war international scenario, the 9/11 terrorist attack against the 1.8 As rising nations and non-State actors USA and terrorist strikes in many other parts become more powerful, emerging risks require of the world have brought about greater greater attention. The security environment international convergence on security issues has become more complex, with asymmetric and challenges. The emergence of ideology threats from terrorism, piracy etc. Technology linked terrorism, the spread of small arms advances in telecommunications and other and light weapons(SALW), the proliferation areas have provided potent force multipliers of WMD (Weapons of Mass Destruction) and to boost the capabilities and impact of terrorist globalisation of its economy are some of the activities. Despite international efforts to deal factors which link India’s security directly with with terrorism, the threat from terrorism remains the extended neighbourhood. potent. There is continuing concern over the

1.6 South Asia hosts a diversity of political experiences and systems. The region also faces the menace of terrorism and problems by way of proliferation of arms and drugs. Against this background, India stands as a bulwark against fundamentalism and extremism. It is a centre of economic dynamism in the region and as a plural democracy, a bastion of stability and peaceful coexistence.

The Global Security Environment

1.7 Over the last years, the global balance of power has witnessed new adjustments and Launch of BrahMos from INS Ranvir during the Exercise TROPEX

3 immediate neighbourhood remaining a hub for which India is an active member. India has international terrorist organisations. The threat supported efforts to establish an open and of piracy and terrorism to international trade inclusive security architecture for the region. and safety of the sea lanes of communication India’s policy is to encourage and participate in and the spread of piracy remain cause for cooperative approaches which would enable concern. all countries in the region to address traditional and non-traditional security challenges and to 1.9 The international security situation ensure that the critical sea lanes in the region continued to be adversely affected by continuing are kept open, secure and free for navigation conflict and violence. The political churning and trade. India’s continuing engagement with unleashed in West Asia and North Africa by the ASEAN led fora like the ADMM Plus and ASEAN ‘Arab Spring’ brought to the fore fresh concerns Regional Forum are a part of our progressive in the already complex security scenario in the and multifaceted bilateral and multilateral region. The complex and dynamic interplay of partnerships with the ASEAN community. At economic, diplomatic and military factors in the same time, India is mindful of the impact the Asia Pacific also continued to impact the that inter-State tensions may have on economic overall security assessment for the region as a relations and on the military balance in the whole. region and the manner in which these would 1.10 In view of the multifaceted security affect our national interests. concerns and the global dimensions of 1.12 The developments associated with the challenges, India has strengthened its the Arab Spring were seen as introducing participation in multilateral institutions and a democratic dynamic in West Asia and deepened its strategic partnerships with various North Africa. While these were welcomed countries so as to effectively contribute, as a universally, there are responsible stakeholder, to concerns about the impact regional and global peace India has strengthened its of these developments and stability. participation in multilateral on the security situation 1.11 The developments institutions and deepened its in the region and the in the Asia Pacific continue strategic partnerships with consequences for the to underline the need for various countries so as to flow of energy supplies. initiatives to build trust and India imports a significant effectively contribute, as a confidence in the region. proportion of its energy responsible stakeholder, to At the political level, a requirements from key development was the regional and global peace countries in the region and establishment of the East and stability. in addition, has to also Asia Summit forum, of take into consideration

4 the interests of the almost 6 million Indian through the India-Africa Forum Summits, a workforce in these countries. India has long strategic dimension has been added to India’s standing, warm and wide-ranging relations with relations with many African countries, in view all countries in the region and will continue of the emerging security challenges. The most to engage with them on the basis of mutuality important of these challenges is the continuing of respect and interests. India continues to threat of piracy in the Western Indian Ocean pursue defence and security engagements and the challenge that the activities of Somali with various countries in the region, including pirates continue to pose to the safety of the sea , Qatar and the UAE, on the basis of lanes. The linkages between terrorists based in common concerns including terrorism and Somalia and trans-national organized crime the security of the sea lanes of communication is also a cause of major concern. The Indian in the Western Indian Ocean and the Persian Navy has been actively involved in combating Gulf. India also initiated a substantive defence maritime piracy in the region on its own engagement with Saudi Arabia which will be and in coordination with the navies of other built on mutuality of concerns and interests. countries. India has also been actively involved in peacekeeping operations in Africa under the 1.13 India and Iran share historical and UN mandate. cultural ties as well as bilateral trade and cooperation in various spheres. India continues The Regional Security Environment to support a peaceful, diplomatic resolution 1.15 A secure, stable peaceful and prosperous of the Iran nuclear issue and Iran’s continued neighbourhood is central to India’s security adherence to its international obligations and construct. India continues to pursue active and commitments. A peaceful resolution of the collaborative engagements with her neighbours issue is important for continued peace and with a view to promoting mutual understanding stability in West Asia. and regional peace and stability. 1.14 Africa’s salience in 1.16 Security concerns the international system India continues to pursue vis-à-vis Pakistan has been rising. India has active and collaborative continued to be a cause traditional historic ties engagements with her of concern due to the with a number of African neighbours with a view undiminished activities countries and seeks to to promoting mutual of terrorist organisations enhance its relationship functioning on its territory. with many countries in the understanding and regional India has maintained that continent. In addition to the peace and stability. a strong and prosperous initiatives taken to deepen Pakistan is in the best the economic engagement with these countries interest of India and has supported dialogue

5 international forces in the country. India remains committed to an Afghan-led resolution of the crisis facing the country and continues to support the capacity building of the Afghan security forces to this end. The strategic partnership agreement between India and Afghanistan signals the commitment of both countries to build on the bilateral relationship in all spheres, including security cooperation aimed at enhancing mutual capability in the fight against terrorism and other security challenges faced by both countries.

1.18 Although the unresolved boundary dispute between India and China has been a factor in India’s security calculus, India has a strategic and cooperative partnership with China, in which the effort has been to work on areas of mutual interest which would enable both countries to pursue common goals of growth and development. India’s policy has been to engage with China on the principles of mutual trust and respect for each other’s interests and concerns. India remains conscious and watchful of the implications of Rulers of the Desert: An armoured column advancing China’s military profile in the immediate and during the Exercise “Vijayee Bhava” extended neighbourhood. and engagement with Pakistan. However, the existence of terrorist camps across the India- 1.19 India shares a unique relationship of Pak border and continued infiltrations across friendship and cooperation with Nepal. The the LoC continue to pose a threat. bilateral ties have been characterized by open borders and deep-rooted people-to-people 1.17 The situation in Afghanistan is contacts of kinship and culture and the security critical to India and the increase in terrorist and economic interests of both countries attacks in that country are a cause of concern, are intertwined. The process of democratic particularly in the context of a drawdown of transition in Nepal has gathered momentum

6 and as a close friend and neighbour, India its rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in stands committed to support the people and Northern Sri Lanka and is pursuing efforts to the government of Nepal in consolidating enhance bilateral cooperation in a range of the peaceful democratic transition and in its areas, including defence and security. economic development efforts. 1.23 India and Bhutan have a mutually 1.20 Cooperative relations between India and productive and beneficial bilateral relationship, Bangladesh continued to be a positive factor in based on mutual trust and understanding. India the regional security scenario. Both countries has had extensive cooperation with Bhutan in share a convergence of views on security areas such as power, transport, communications matters and on managing border security infrastructure, education, IT, industry, medicine concerns. Bilateral efforts are been pursued and agriculture. India remains committed to for the settlement of boundary related issues assist the Royal Government of Bhutan in its and to enhance border management. The two socio-economic development. countries continued to engage in constructive 1.24 The traditional warm and friendly cooperation on matters relating to economic relationship between India and the Maldives and social development. has been based on a convergence of views and 1.21 India-Myanmar relations are reinforced interests between both countries on strategic by historical, cultural, ethnic and religious ties. issues at the regional and international level. India continues to engage with Myanmar on As a maritime neighbour, Maldives occupies various fronts, including trade and infrastructure an important position in India’s security and cooperation in security matters is also construct and this is reflected in strong bilateral being pursued. The Government of Myanmar cooperation in defence and security matters, has assured that its territory would not be which is based on the mutual interests of both allowed for activities inimical to India. countries.

1.22 India-Sri Lanka relations remain close, 1.25 The Indian Ocean, spread over an area cooperative and friendly. Maritime security of 68.56 million square kilometres, is central to challenges and the maintenance of peace and India’s maritime interests and concerns. India’s stability in the common Indian Ocean region economic development is crucially dependent are issues which underpin the convergences on the sea because of the criticality of sea in the strategic interests of both countries. borne trade in an increasingly inter-linked India continues to urge Sri Lanka in achieving world, as well as because of the potential of a national reconciliation and in expeditiously vast economic resources of the oceans. India reaching a lasting political settlement where all sits astride major commercial routes and its citizens can live in peace. India is already energy lifelines in the Indian Ocean, namely, working with the Sri Lankan Government in the Malacca Straits, Six and Ten degree

7 channel and the Persian Gulf. Annually, US countries in the Gulf of Aden. India is in favour $200 billion worth of oil passes through the of strengthening multilateral cooperation Straits of Hormuz and US $60 billion through under the UN framework to meet the complex the Malacca Strait. The security of shipping challenges of maritime security. along the sea lanes of communications in the Internal Security Challenges Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is, therefore, of vital interest. India’s maritime interests involve 1.27 India has been facing multifaceted the safeguarding of our coastline and island internal security challenges which have territories and also of our interests in the EEZ, included left wing extremism, an ongoing as well as in maintaining open and secure Sea proxy war in Kashmir and militancy in some Lanes of Communication. Northeast states.

1.26 The increased incidence of piracy, gun 1.28 Attempts at infiltration into Jammu and running and terrorism in the IOR continue to Kashmir by terrorists from Pakistan and Pak remain issues of serious concern. Despite the occupied Kashmir (POK) are continuing cause presence of naval warships of many countries for concern, although such attempts are being for patrolling operations in the Gulf of Aden, effectively tackled by the Security Forces. The the menace of piracy has not abated. The security situation in the North-Eastern States has Indian Navy, which has been given the overall continued to improve. The activities of certain responsibility for maritime security is working militant groups who continue to be engaged in coordination with the Coast Guard and other in building up capabilities are being closely Central and State agencies to deal with challenges monitored. In view of the external linkages of threats from the sea. The intelligence sharing of some of these insurgent groups, it will be mechanism has been streamlined through the necessary to remain alert and prepared to creation of Joint Operation Centres and multi- tackle the problem of militancy in the region. agency coordination mechanism. The Indian 1.29 The dynamic regional and global Navy and Coast Guard have enhanced coastal security environment present a wide spectrum surveillance and patrolling and joint exercises of challenges to India which must be faced are also being regularly conducted with other rapidly and effectively, in order to sustain and agencies to improve operational coordination. support the growth and rise of the country and India is also engaged in enhancing cooperative the development of her people. The country interactions and exchanges with various and our defence forces remain fully prepared countries in the IOR to tackle common security to tackle all challenges. challenges. The Indian Navy is working in coordination with the Navies of various

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ORGANISATION AND FUNCTIONS OF THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Chiefs of Staff Committee

9 The principal task of the Ministry is to frame policy directions on defence and security related matters and communicate them for implementation to the Services Headquarters, ISOs, Production Establishments and Research & Development Organisations

ORGANISATIONAL SET- UP AND additionally responsible for co-ordinating FUNCTIONS the activities of the four Departments in the Ministry. 2.1 After independence, Ministry of Defence was created under the charge of a THE MINISTRY AND ITS Cabinet Minister and each Service was placed DEPARTMENTS under its own Commander-in-Chief. In 1955, 2.3 The principal task of the Ministry is to the Commanders-in-Chief were renamed as the frame policy directions on defence and security Chief of the Army Staff, the Chief of the Naval related matters and communicate them for Staff and the Chief of the Air Staff. In November implementation to the Services Headquarters, 1962, the Department of Defence Production Inter-Service Organisations, Production was set up to deal with research, development Establishments and Research & Development and production of defence equipment. In Organisations. It is required to ensure effective November 1965, the Department of Defence implementation of the Government’s policy Supplies was created for planning and directions and the execution of approved execution of schemes for import substitution of programmes within the allocated resources. defence requirements. These two Departments were later merged to form the Department of 2.4 The principal functions of the Defence Production and Supplies. In 2004, the Departments are as follows: name of Department of Defence Production (i) The Department of Defence deals with and Supplies was changed to Department of the (IDS) and Defence Production. In 1980, the Department three Services and various Inter-Service of Defence Research and Development was Organisations. It is also responsible created. In 2004, the Department of Ex- for the Defence Budget, establishment Servicemen Welfare was created. matters, defence policy, matters relating 2.2 The Defence Secretary functions as to Parliament, defence co-operation head of the Department of Defence and is with foreign countries and co-ordination

10 of all defence related activities. Ministry and the Secretary (Defence Finance)/ Financial Advisor (Defence Services) who held (ii) The Department of Defence Production positions during the period of this report is is headed by a Secretary and deals given in Appendix-II to this report. with matters pertaining to defence production, indigenisation of imported HEADQUARTERS INTEGRATED stores, equipment and spares, planning DEFENCE STAFF (HQ IDS) and control of departmental production 2.7 HQ IDS came into existence on October units of the Ordnance Factory Board and 1, 2001 based on the recommendations of Defence Public Sector Undertakings Group of Ministers to review “Higher Defence (DPSUs). Management”. Under the aegis of the Chairman, (iii) The Department of Defence Research Chiefs of Staff Committee, the organisation has and Development is headed by a been working towards achieving the goal of Secretary, who is the Scientific Adviser jointness and synergy amongst the Services. to the Raksha Mantri. Its function is to 2.8 Build up of ANC: Actions were initiated advise the Government on scientific by HQ IDS for infrastructure development and aspects of military equipment and modernization at the Andaman and Nicobar logistics and the formulation of research, Command (ANC) to ensure the operational design and development plans for and administrative efficiency of ANC. equipment required by the Services. 2.9 Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster (iv) The Department of Ex-Servicemen Relief (HADR): HQ IDS co-ordinated the Welfare is headed by a Secretary and Armed Forces response to disaster situations, deals with all resettlement, welfare and both within and outside the country. Major pensionary matters of Ex-Servicemen. relief operations coordinated during the year 2.5 A list of subjects dealt with by various were Humanitarian Assistance to Sri Lanka; Departments and Finance Division of the Evacuation of Indian Nationals from Libya; Ministry of Defence is given in Appendix-I to Flood Relief Operation this report. in Orissa – 2011 and Under the aegis of Chairman, 2.6 I n f o r m a t i o n Earthquake in Sikkim – regarding the Ministers Chiefs of Staff Committee, the 2011. in the Ministry of organisation has been working 2.10 Military Co- Defence, the Chiefs of towards fully achieving the goal operation: HQ IDS Staff, the Secretaries in of jointness and synergy amongst has coordinated the the Departments of the the Services. following Military Cooperation Sub Groups

11 (d) Indo-France Military Sub Committee Meeting conducted in New Delhi on December 14, 2011.

2.11 Tri-Services Joint Special Forces Training Camp: A Joint Special Forces Training Camp was organised by HQ IDS in association with HQ ANC at Carnic, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, from October 4-13, 2011. A total of 90 Special Forces personnel from the three Services participated in the training camp.

2.12 Defence Services Staff College (DSSC): To meet the aspirations of officers from three services, action has been initiated to enhance the capacity of the Staff Course to 500 in a phased manner.

2.13 College of Defence Management (CDM): For maximising use of IT, modern teaching tools and also for enhancing the intake capacity in the college to meet the requirements of , the following measures have been taken:

(a) Capacity of Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC) increased to 150 participants. Tri-Services Joint Special Forces Training Camp (MSGs) meetings: (b) Sharing of the knowledge repository at CDM by placing the contents of case studies, (a) 5th India-Germany MSG Meeting dissertations and project study reports on the conducted in New Delhi on January 24-25, College Web Portal. 2011. (c) Quality of course content enhanced by (b) 7th India-Italy MSG Meeting conducted conducting collaborative capsules with Indian in New Delhi on March 3-4, 2011. Institute of Managements (IIMs) Bengaluru, (c) 11th Indo-US MSG Meeting conducted Indore, and Xavier Institute of Management in New Delhi on April 20-21, 2011. Education (XIME), Bengaluru and eminent

12 guest speakers and guest the Army Headquarters, faculty. The three Services the Naval Headquarters Headquarters, viz., the Army and the Air Headquarters 2.14 Indian National Headquarters, the Naval function under the Chief Defence University of the Army Staff (COAS), (INDU): For setting up Headquarters and the Air the Chief of the Naval Staff the University, an MoU Headquarters function under (CNS) and the Chief of the between Department the Chief of the Army Staff Air Staff (CAS), respectively. of Defence, MoD and (COAS), the Chief of the They are assisted by their Educational Consultants Principal Staff Officers India Limited (Ed.CIL) has Naval Staff (CNS) and the (PSOs). The Inter-Service been signed on May 31, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Organisations under the 2011 for formulation of respectively. Department of Defence Detailed Project Report are responsible for carrying (DPR), Indian National out tasks related to common needs of the three Defence University (INDU) Act & Statutes and Services such as medical care, public relations Layout Plans for Project INDU. Ed.CIL has and personnel management of civilian staff in already submitted its preliminary report. the Defence Headquarters. 2.15 Policy on Induction and Permanent 2.18 A number of Committees dealing with Commission (PC) of Women Officers in defence related activities assist the Raksha Armed Forces: On the basis of the policy paper Mantri. The Chiefs of Staff Committee is a prepared by the High Level Committee and as forum for the Service Chiefs to discuss matters approved by the COSC, Ministry of Defence having a bearing on the activities of the Services has formulated the policy on induction and and also to advise the Ministry. The position employment of women in the Armed Forces, of Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee in November 2011. devolves on the longest serving Chief of Staff, 2.16 Medical Branch: The newly formed and consequently rotates amongst the three Medical Branch at HQ IDS has initiated Services. action for issuing Health Smart Cards and ESTABLISHMENT OF ARMED FORCES development of IT for the Armed Forces Medical Services, with special emphasis on TRIBUNAL Medical Stores and Supply Chain Management 2.19 The Government has established web and Telemedicine. an (AFT) for the SERVICES HEADQUARTERS adjudication of complaints and disputes regarding service matters and appeals arising 2.17 The three Services Headquarters, viz., out of the verdicts of the Courts-Martial of

13 the members of the three in respect of defence Services (Army, Navy The Government has procurement matters and and Air Force) to provide established an Armed Forces compliance with the laid for quicker justice to the Tribunal (AFT) for the down policy guidelines, members of the Armed adjudication of complaints the Defence Procurement Forces. Procedure and Defence and disputes regarding Procurement Manual are 2.20 The Regional service matters and appeals updated from time to Bench at has arising out of the verdicts time. started functioning with effect from June 9, of the Courts-Martial of 2.23 Finance Division 2011. In addition, the the members of the three prepares and monitors Principal Bench at Delhi Services. Defence Services and Regional Benches Estimates, Civil Estimates at , Jaipur, Lucknow, , of the Ministry of Defence and the Estimates , Kochi and Guwahati are functional. in respect of Defence Pensions. Break-up of the actual expenditure for the years 2009-10 DEFENCE (FINANCE) and 2010-11, as also the Revised Estimates for 2.21 Finance Division in the Ministry of 2011-12 and Budget Estimates for 2012-13 in Defence deals with all matters having a respect of Defence Services Estimates are given financial implication. This Division is headed in Table No. 2.1. by Secretary (Defence Finance)/ Financial 2.24 A summary of the latest report of the Advisor (Defence Services) and is fully Comptroller & Auditor General of India on integrated with the Ministry. It performs an the working of the Ministry of Defence, as advisory role. furnished by the C&AG, is given in Appendix- 2.22 The Ministry of Defence enjoys III to this Annual Report. enhanced delegated financial powers to 2.25 The position of Action Taken Notes facilitate quicker decision making. These (ATNs) as on 31.12.2011 in respect of powers are exercised with the concurrence of observations made in the C&AG Reports/PAC the Finance Division. With a view to ensuring Reports is given as Appendix- IV to this Annual transparency in exercise of these powers Report.

14 Table -2.1 Service/ Department-wise Break-up of Defence Expenditure

Service/Department 2009-10 Actuals 2010-11 Actuals RE 2011-12 BE 2012-13 (Rev+Cap) (Rev+Cap) (Rev+Cap) (Rev+Cap) Army 75228.00 78239.69 86816.67 96564.83 Navy 22693.59 27119.20 29606.01 37314.44 Air Force 32790.86 38176.49 43872.16 48220.26 DDP DGOF 1975.83 -133.32 -56.63 -135.13 DGQA 617.42 565.73 684.29 807.23 Total R&D 8475.38 10148.92 10014.31 10635.56 Total 141781.08 154116.71 170936.81 193407.29

DDP - Department of Defence Production DGOF - Directorate General of Ordnance Factories DGQA - Directorate General of Quality Assurance R&D - Research & Development

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INDIAN ARMY

The Foot Soldier Marches on

17 The Indian Army is committed to the defence of the country from external and internal threats across the entire spectrum of warfare and the Army operations have significantly reduced the terrorist related incidents

SECURITY OVERVIEW 3.3 The Indian Army and other Security Forces have been major contributors in 3.1 The changing global geo-political improving the environment through persistent dynamics presents the Nation with multiple proactive and surgical Counter Terrorist security challenges. While constantly reviewing operations. Incident free conduct of Amarnath its operational preparedness/ postures to meet Yatra, high turnout during the recently held the perceived security challenges, the Indian Panchayat Elections and a surge in domestic Army (IA) is committed to the defence of the and foreign tourism are all indicative of the country from external and internal threats achievements of the Armed Forces in providing across the entire spectrum of warfare. Also, in conducive and secure environment. Though times of disaster/ natural calamities, the Indian the situation has improved, there is a need to army is in the forefront, providing aid and consolidate the gains. succour to the affected populace. 3.4 Situation Along the Borders: The JAMMU AND KASHMIR ceasefire on the borders is holding out with a few aberrations. There have been 56 cases of 3.2 The security situation in J&K has been ceasefire violations along the borders during stable in 2011 with an overall reduction in the current year, as compared to 57 in 2010. violence. However, it has the potential to The incidents of ceasefire violations are being deteriorate at short notice. Pakistan’s support taken up through the established mechanism to the ongoing proxy war continues unabated, of DGsMO talks, local level flag meetings and the terror infrastructure, both in Pakistan/ hotlines. PoK, remains intact. The Pakistan - Terrorist - Separatist nexus continues their attempts to 3.5 Strict vigil is being maintained along the foment trouble with an aim to internationalise borders, Counter Infiltration measures adopted the Kashmir issue. by the Army have been further strengthened.

18 Infiltration attempts, however, continue. NORTH EAST During this year, 16 infiltration bids were foiled in which 15 terrorists were killed. 3.9 The prevailing security situation in the North East has stabilised and is under control. 3.6 Situation in Hinterland: In 2011, the Violence levels have subsided significantly Army has killed 95 terrorists and apprehended as compared to previous years. There is 35 while suffering 15 casualties. The terrorist widespread support for peace by all sections leadership has successfully been targeted of the society thus facilitating progress on and a total of 21 terrorist leaders have been developmental projects. Presently, talks/ neutralised. Incidents of terrorists related suspension of operation (SoO)/ cease fire (CF) violence remains low due to the operational is underway with 15 major groups. The Army, ascendancy achieved by the Army. along with other security forces, has played 3.7 Amarnath Yatra: The Amarnath a pivotal role been in bringing about this Yatra was conducted from June 29, 2011 till welcome change. August 13, 2011. The Army was responsible 3.10 Assam: The security situation in the for providing prophylactic security during the State is peaceful and under control. Relentless Yatra. This year the response to the Yatra was operations by the security forces (SF) have overwhelming and approximately 6,48,000 significantly reduced violent activities of Under yatris visited Amarnath. Ground (UG) groups in Amarnath Yatra was In 2010, approximately the State. The Security 4,54,000 yatris had done conducted from June 29, Forces have established darshan of the holy shrine. 2011 till August 13, 2011. moral ascendancy over the 3.8 Panchayat Elections: The Army was responsible Under Ground operatives. The State Government for providing prophylactic 3.11 Continued pressure successfully conducted security during the Yatra. by security forces Panchayat elections in J&K Approximately 6,48,000 yatris combined with peace in 16 phases to elect 4,130 initiatives by government visited Amarnath in 2011, Sarpanches and 29,719 has resulted in a large Panches. The encouraging while 2010, approximately number of United response of the population 4,54,000 yatris had done Liberation Front of Assam (77.73%) to the Panchayat darshan of the holy shrine. (ULFA) cadres coming elections, despite a boycott over ground under call from the terrorists and ULFA chairman Arbinda separatists, indicates the desire of the populace Rajkhowa. The tripartite talks between Assam for peace. Government, Government of India and the pro-

19 talk faction ULFA is progressing well. The anti- momentum as the populace desires for peace. talk faction under Paresh Baruah, however, The Army and Assam Rifles are keeping the UG continues attempts to revive violence and groups under check and ensuring adherence sabotage the peace talks. Over 11 ULFA cadres of Ceasefire Ground Rules. The demand for have been killed, nine have surrendered and 51 Frontier Nagaland state comprising of Mon, apprehended by the SF since January 2011. Tuensang, Longleng and Kiphire is gaining momentum under guidance of the Eastern 3.12 The SoO Agreements with other Under Naga Peoples Organisation. Ground Groups like the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) Progressive, both 3.16 Manipur: Remaining ten members factions of the Dimasa Halam Doagah (DHD) of Autonomous District Council have been and United Peoples Democratic Solidarity elected. The state is gearing up for assembly (UPDS) are continuing. The anti - talk faction polls due in February/ March next year. Despite of NDFB emerged as the most violent group, the fact that Manipur continues to be the most Army operations against the group have disturbed state in the North East, violence levels resulted in neutralisation of 148 cadres in this as compared to 2010 have reduced. Bulk of year. The group has been forced to declare the violent acts are confined to the de-notified unilateral ceasefire with effect from August 1, Imphal Valley. Operations by the Army and 2011. Assam Rifles are continuing. Six terrorists of various outfits have been eliminated and over 3.13 Social harmony in Dima Hasao, already 670 apprehended by the Security Forces since under stress with renaming of the district, has January 2011. been witnessing ethnic tensions between the Dimasas and the non-Dimasas. The proactive 3.17 SoO with Kuki and Zomi Under Ground stance adopted by army has ensured a secure Groups has ushered peace in the Kuki and Zomi environment and thus reduced the number of inhabited areas and they have been impressed potential clashes in the region. upon to adhere to the SoO ground rules.

3.14 Nagaland: Violence levels in the State 3.18 The state underwent the longest have declined. The Inter Factional Clashes blockade which commenced from August 1, between NSCN (IM) and NSCN (K) have also 2011. The Kukis demanding a separate Sadar considerably reduced. The ceasefire provisions Hills district called off blockade on November have also been extended to NSCN (Khole/ 1, 2011 while the Nagas lifted the blockade Khitovi) faction which emerged after split in on November 29, 2011. This blockade NSCN (K). caused immense inconvenience to the local populace. 3.15 The reconciliation process spearheaded by Forum for Naga Reconciliation has gained 3.19 Arunachal Pradesh (Tirap and

20 Changlang): The situation though under China’s rising power supported by burgeoning control, remains dynamic as a result of the turf economy is reflected in its increased confidence war presently underway between NSCN (IM) which will have an impact on regional and and NSCN (Khaplang). international security contours and power equations. Rapid infrastructure development in 3.20 Tripura and Mizoram: The situation Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) and Xinjiang is under control, however, the delay in Province has considerably upgraded China’s repatriation of Brus/ Reangs from the refugee military force projection and application camps in Tripura to Mizoram remains a future capability against India and improved their potential flash point. overall strategic and operational flexibility. 3.21 Meghalaya: Activities of Garo National 3.24 Our Focus: Indian Army is fully seized of Liberation Army in the Garo Hills have the security needs of the country as well as the increased and needs monitoring. requirement of development of infrastructure Situation Along the Borders in the border areas. Necessary steps as required have been initiated for the upgradation of our 3.22 Bilateral Relations with China: infrastructure and force structuring to secure Relations between the two nations have the desired national security objectives along improved over the past few years. Positive the Northern borders. A holistic review of engagements at the political and diplomatic our infrastructural development and military level are continuing with limited military to modernisation programme has been undertaken military interactions as well. Both nations have in consonance with the overall Border Areas appointed Special Representatives to explore Development Programme. Strategically the framework of a boundary settlement important infrastructure requirements along from the political perspective of the bilateral the (LAC) have been relationship. identified and are being developed in a phased 3.23 China has focused itself towards manner. building its Comprehensive National Power 3.25 Way Ahead: India always desires (CNP) by economic development and technical peaceful and cordial relations with all up-gradation, which in turn has provided neighbours, including China. To this end, a requisite impetus to modernisation of her Armed policy of positive engagement and maintaining Forces and force projection capability. Chinese peace and tranquility along the LAC is ensured. footprints in India’s immediate neighbourhood Concurrently necessary development of are increasing progressively due to its proactive infrastructure and military preparedness to diplomacy through political, military and include force modernisation continues to meet economic cooperation and engagements. the present and future security challenges.

21 ARMS MODERNISATION INITIATIVES involves equipping the BMPs with twin launchers, modern fire control system and 3.26 Armoured Corps: The Armoured Corps other offensive weapon systems. Procurement is undergoing rapid modernization as per the of a modern, state of the art Anti Tank Guided requirements of the modern day battle field. Missile is also under process. Uprating of Towards this end, removing night blindness of BMP-2 Engine and Integrating the TI Sight with tanks, equipping them with modern fire control the gun are other weapon procurements being systems and providing them with better power pursued. packs is being focused upon. Efforts are also underway to provide an active defence suit to the tanks to enable detection and neutralization of incoming threats. The contract for ARV has been concluded. Schemes for procurement of Digital Control Harness and state of the art fire control systems (TIFCS) are in progress for T-72. Induction of T-90 and Arjun tanks is proceeding as per plans. Other important schemes in advanced stages of procurement Wading through obstacles are for establishment of Component Level 3.28 : The focus for procurement Repair Facilities for T-90 Tanks, procurement of Artillery equipment has primarily been of AMK 339 and 3UBK 20 Invar . on enhancing surveillance and firepower capabilities. To enhance the surveillance capabilities, in addition to procurement of the Battlefield Surveillance System and Mobile Telescopic Mast for LORROS in the last year, procurement of Heron UAV and WLR for

Making foot-prints in desert 3.27 Mechanized Infantry: To provide the desired offensive capabilities to Mechanised Infantry, the Army is well on its way to undertake an ambitious programme to modernise the entire fleet of BMPs. The modernisation Artillery breathing fire

22 plains is in very advanced stages. In terms of firepower, procurement for Pinaka regiments is in very advanced stages and schemes for procurement of 155mm SP Gun (Wheeled) and 155 mm Ultra Light Howitzer are progressing well. Procurement actions for 155mm Towed Gun, one regiment of Brahmos missiles and Vehicle Platform for GRAD BM 21 MBRL are in progress. Bridging all gaps 3.29 Infantry: The modernization of the 3.31 Signals: The Corps of Signals has Infantry soldier is proceeding with the basic undertaken a number of major steps aim of enhancing lethality and protection in consolidating the various data and of the individual soldier. Submachine Guns communication networks of the Indian Army. and Assault Rifles for Special Forces are Establishment of Defence Communication being trial evaluated. Procurement of Bullet Network, a prestigious Tri Service project Proof Jackets and Ballistic Helmets for use in schemes to improve EW capabilities and Mobile counter insurgency operations are at advanced Communications for some of the frontline Corps stages. Schemes for procurement of advanced employed in Counter Insurgency Operations and specialist weapons and equipment for are currently underway. Ghatak Platoons of the Infantry battalion are also in advanced stages. In order to enhance the surveillance capability of the Infantry, the proposal to purchase Mini UAV’s is also in progress. The procurement of a modern 3rd Generation ATGM is at trial stage.

3.30 Engineers: The operational efficiency of the Engineers to operate in an NBC environment is being enhanced with procurement of Automatic Change Detection Agents and Communicating through skies Chemical Agent Monitors. The obstacle crossing 3.32 Army Aviation: Procurement action for and bridging capabilities of the Engineers are replacement of existing reconnaissance and being enhanced by procurement of bridging surveillance helicopter with a modern helicopter systems like the Sarvatra Bridge Systems, 10 m with better capabilities is in progress. Army Short Span Bridge and 5 m Short Span Bridge, Aviation is also in the process of weaponising all of which are in advanced stages. the indigenously manufactured Advanced

23 Light Helicopter (ALH). In order to enhance its operational efficiency, the Army Aviation is also procuring Cheetal Helicopters.

Honing Drills neutralisation of large number of terrorists, specially the command and control elements, Ready to Fly there by breaking the back bone of terrorism in 3.33 Army Air Defence: The Corps of Army the state. Synergy between the security forces, Air Defence is taking major strides in upgrading Intelligence agencies, Police, local government its gun and missile systems. Contract for machinery and the public, has been facilitating procurement of Missile System was operations and assisting in ushering back normalcy in the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

3.35 Modernisation: To fight terrorism more effectively the need has been felt to constantly upgrade the weapons and equipments of the RR Force in consonance with the latest technologies available in India and the world over. The changes in terrorists weaponry and tactics further necessitates the requirement of modernisation. A total of 42 schemes of RR Enemy beware for modernisation have been approved. The concluded in the last financial year. Actions modernisation programme is focused on the for up gradation of Self Propelled Air Defence following: Gun Missile System, Schilka Gun System and (a) Fire Power. L70 Gun are also in progress. (b) Surveillance and Night Enablement. (c) Communication. 3.34 The period saw the execution of (d) Protection. multiple surgical operations resulting in (e) Mobility.

24 3.36 Achievements: (a) Terrorists Neutralised: (i) Killed 63 (ii) Surrendered 6 (iii) Apprehended 34 (b) Recoveries: (i) Rifles (All Types) 152 (ii) Pistol 84 (iii) LMG/UMG 4 (iv) RL/UBGL 26 (v) Grenedes 845 (vi) Improvised Explosive 29 Devices (vii) Radio Sets 32 (viii) Explosives 208.75 Kgs (ix) 32399 Rounds

During 2011, Rashtriya Rifles killed 63 terrorists and apprehended 34 terrorists

TERRITORIAL ARMY

3.37 Grant of Honorary Commission: Shri MS Dhoni and Shri Abhinav Bindra were granted the Honorary rank of Lt Col. Dr Deepak Rao, the first Indian to specialise in modern Close Quarter Battle Training (CQB), was granted the Honorary rank of Major.

3.38 Enrolment of First Woman as OR (Other Rank) in Railway Engineer Regiment (): 969 Railway Engineer

Regiment (Territorial Army) enrolled first New Entrants to the Armed Forces family

25 woman as OR in Railway Engineer Regiment (b) Overhaul of ARVVT 72b and WZT-3 at (Territorial Army). Sapper Shanti Tigga has 512 ABW: Case for setting up facilities been enrolled in Territorial Army on November for overhaul of ARV VT 72B and WZT-3 15, 2010. She is posted as pointsman in at 512 ABW is being processed as per Chalsa Railway Station under DRM Alipurduar para 45 of DPP 2008. AoN has been (Assam). She underwent Recruit Training accorded by SCAPCHC. Camp w.e.f. November 15 to December 14, (c) Procurement of UAV Spares: To reduce 2010 and stood overall first in training and was dependency on the OEM and the time awarded Best Trainee Award. involved in processing ex import cases, EQUIPMENT RELATED local vendors for tyre, tube, batteries and certain preservatives have been identified 3.39 The Indian Army (IA) has a vision and procurement is under progress to consolidate itself to a highly motivated, through them. optimally equipped, modernized and operationally ready force. Driven by the motto of ‘Logistics is the line between order and disorder’, the Indian Army strives to provide adequate logistics and effective engineering support. Towards this end, optimum efforts are being made for effective equipment management. These are as under:

(a) Indigenous Barrels: Tk T-90: Indigenous chemistry gun barrels with gun articles A UAV in flight were successfully trial evaluated in (d) Cooking Utensils: Modernization of September 2010 and bulk production cooking utensils in Army has been clearance has been accorded. implemented. Modernized cooking utensils are of SS-304 grade (Salem) which is approved as the food grade material. SS-304 grade has been developed commercially for Army and has a longer life span as compared to the previous SS- 20 grade.

(e) Newly Introduced Items of ECC & E: Based on recommendation of study,

An armoured recovery vehicle a number of new items have been

26 introduced. Procurement action for all (h) Procurement of Socks Woolen for Siachen newly introduced items of ECC&E have Glacier: A contract for procurement been initiated except one (Sun Screen of Qty 3,82,914 pairs of socks woolen Lotion) of which scaling is being worked was signed with M/s Franklin, UK in out. The newly introduced items of September 2010 and delivery completed ECC&E are as under: in a record time frame of seven months. (i) Vest Thermal. Another contract for the same quantity (ii) Cravats (Scarf Woolen). has been signed under the option clause (iii) Rucksack. in May 2011 and delivery is likely to be (iv) Camp Mattress Outer. completed by December 2011. (v) Sun Screen Lotion. (vi) Face Mask. (vii) Gaiters. (viii) Spare Glasses for Goggles.

(f) Installation of Rear View Camera (RVC as Product Improvement in all Vehicles: The equipment has been recommended to be introduced as product improvement through Staff Equipment Modification Committee (SEMC) route. Better socks for glacier (i) Procurement of 84mm Launcher (g) Procurement of Snow Mobiles for Siachen Ammunition: A contract for procurement Glacier: A contract for procurement of of Qty 66,000 rounds of 84 mm Rocket Qty 20 Snow Mobiles was signed with Launcher ammunition with M/s FFV M/s BRP, Finland in December 2010. The SAAB, Sweden was signed in March complete stores were received, inspected 2011. Qty 20,000 rounds are likely to by JRI and deployed in the Glacier by March 2011 in a record time frame of three months.

A snow mobile 84 mm

27 be delivered by December 2011 and the there are 72 PRS and one Unreserved Ticketing balance Qty by November 2012. (UTS) functioning all over the country. In addition, 4 PRS are under installation. (j) Procurement of 125mm FSAPDS - Ammunition for Tank T-90: A contract 3.41 Defence Department Quota (DDQ): for procurement of Qty 16,000 rounds of Presently there are 7131 Seats as DDQ FSAPDS ammunition for Tank T-90 was available in various trains for every day use. signed with M/s Rosoboronexport, Russia These are being utilized by troops moving at in December 2010. The contract became short notice. Constant liaison is being made effective in March 2011 and the complete with the Railway authorities for allotment consignment is likely to be delivered by DDQ especially in AC classes. March 2012. 3.42 Charter Flights: Charter Flights ex Delhi to Leh, Thoise and Srinagar as well as between Kolkata and Imphal are being operated for troops of Northern and Eastern commands. These flights have significantly reduced the time spent by troops while transiting in and out of field areas.

3.43 Increase in scale of Meat/ Chicken (Broiler) Dressed for JCOs/ ORs: The scale of Meat/ Chicken (Broiler) Dressed for JCOs & Tank Ammunition OR has been revised from 110 grams to 180 grams per man per day. OPERATIONAL LOGISTICS 3.44 Procurement of Soft Drinks in lieu of 3.40 Defence Passenger Reservation System Aerated Water: Other Ranks of Armoured (PRS): Defence PRS have been opened units and those of other units employed at various remote locations and major with Armoured Fighting Vehicles have been cantonments in order to provide the facility authorized the under mentioned soft drinks in of computerized rail reservation to defence lieu of aerated water: personnel and their dependents. Presently,

Sl. No. Items Quantity (a) Carbonated soft drinks 300 ml per day (b) Lime based soft drinks 250 ml per day (c) Fruit juice/ lassi/ coconut water etc 250 ml per day

28 3.45 Procurement of Branded Refined Salt: Officers of Indian Armed Forces, Officers of Government sanction has been obtained for Para Military Forces and Officers from friendly procurement of branded refined salt from foreign Countries earmarked for deployment as MILOBs, Logistic Officers and Contingent reputed vendors. Officers for various UN Missions from January CENTRE FOR UNITED NATIONS 1 to December 31, 2011: PEACEKEEPING (CUNPK) 3.49 International Courses

3.46 Peacekeeping operations are special (i) UN Staff & Logistics Officers Course. operations requiring a doctrine and special (ii) UN Military Observers’ Course. techniques from a synthesis of research and (iii) UN Military Contingent Officers Course. experience. To fulfill this need, the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK), has International Seminar: I n t e r n a t i o n a l been set up in New Delhi, drawing on India’s Seminar on “Protection of Civilians in UN vast experience in the field of UN Peacekeeping. Missions” was held at CUNPK on February 25, The Centre conducts International Training 2011. A total of 177 officers (foreign as well as Courses for Military Contingent Officers, India) from the environment including expert Military Observers, and Staff & Logistics Officers. The Centre regularly organizes speakers on the topic attended the seminar. Seminars, Joint Working Groups and Command 3.50 National Courses: Five courses were Post Exercises at the National and International conducted imparting training to troops being level. CUNPK is also a repository of information inducted into UN Missions. on India’s involvement in UN Peacekeeping and is Centre for United Nations 3.51 International Co- continuing to build and Peacekeeping regularly operation: update its research on organizes Seminars, peacekeeping related issues. (a) Visit by Foreign Joint Working Groups Delegations: Following 3.47 Since October and Command Post delegations visited CUNPK : 2005, CUNPK has taken Exercises at the National over the responsibility and International level. (i) Delegation. for the Secretariat of the International Association It is also a repository of (ii) USA Delegation. of Peacekeeping Training information on India’s (iii) Russian Delegation. involvement in UN Centres (IAPTC). Further (iv) US Delegation. information is available on Peacekeeping and is (v) Italian Delegation. www.iaptc.org. continuing to build and (vi) Mongolian Delegation. 3.48 Courses Conducted: update its research on CUNPK has conducted peacekeeping related (vii) Visit of DA Ecuador. following International and issues. (viii) South African National level courses for Delegation.

29 (ix) Japanese Delegation. year 2011, all contingent being inducted into (x) Malaysian Delegation. UN Missions were trained under aegis of CUN- PK. (xi) Ecuador Delegation. (xii) Indonesian Delegation. INDIAN ARMY IN UN PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS (b) 17th IAPTC Executive Committee Meeting: The following were attended 3.53 As a founder member of the United by representatives from Army:- Nations, India has been a strong supporter of the ideals and principles of the United (i) The Executive Committee Nations. India has been an active contributor Meeting of 17th International to all UN organs since its inception and is one Association of Peacekeeping Training of the largest military and police contributors Centres (IAPTC) held at Army War to UN Peacekeeping Operations. India first College, Carlisle Penninsylvania, USA deployed its troops in UN peacekeeping from March 27 - 31, 2011. operations in 1950 with the deployment of 60 Field Ambulance consisting of 346 personnel (ii) Annual Conference of in Korea. International Association of 3.54 Since 1950 India has participated in 45 Peacekeeping Training Centres held at UN missions out of the total of 69 UN missions, United States Army Peacekeeping and across the globe. Till date, more than 1,65,000 Stability Operations Institute (PKSOI) Indian troops have participated in various UN in conjunction with the United States Missions. Army War College and the Centre 3.55 The most significant contribution of for Civil-Military Relations, Carlisle, Indian Army has been to ensure peace and Penninsylvania, USA from November stability in Africa and parts of Asia. It has 14 - 18, 2011. demonstrated a unique capacity of sustaining large troop commitments over prolonged (c) FSA Demo: FSAs of 28 countries attended periods. Towards the fulfillment of India’s the programme and the total strength of commitment to the UN and peace, 136 the delegation was 31 (one additional Indian soldiers have so far made the supreme rep from three countries). sacrifice.

(d) Ex Khan Quest: A contingent 3.56 Leadership in UNPKO: India has so far comprising of two officers, three JCOs provided 13 Force Commanders in various UN and 25 troops participated in the exercise Missions. Lt. General KS Thimayya was the first which was conducted at Ulan Bator, Indian officer to be appointed as the Chairman Mongolia. of the Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission (NNRC) in Korea in 1950. Presently, Lt. 3.52 Training of Contingents: During the General Chander Prakash, SM, VSM is serving

30 as the Force Commander of MONUSCO in faced many challenges towards execution of its Congo. Besides the Force Commanders, India tasks and achievement of operational goals in also had the honour of providing one Division terms of protection of civilians, surrenders and Commander, five Deputy Force Commanders area domination. The brigade undertook many and two Military Advisors to the Secretary operations during this period mainly to ensure General of the United Nations. protection of civilian and successful conduct of the presidential and provincial elections. Few 3.57 Our Present Contribution: India has of the important operations were, OPERATION also contributed a sizeable strength of troops JUA MUPIA, OPERATION RESTORE HOPE, for the UN peacekeeping operations. Presently OPERATION BIRDS EYE AND OPERATION we have 7099 persons (approximately) in DEVINE FORCE. OPERATION BLUE FIST was various UN missions. Our present contribution launched by the brigade to successfully bring is as follows: to an end the armed group clashes in the area (a) MONUSCO: Congo (1999 – till of Kimua. This operation was a huge success date): India’s contribution to MONUSCO and it proved the ability of the Indian soldiers commenced with the deputation of military to operate under a multinational environment. Observers in 1999. With increased demands The North Kivu Brigade took great initiatives for for troops contribution, India has deployed alleviating the suffering of the local Congolese. an Infantry Brigade Group with four Infantry Various humanitarian activities were launched, Battalion Groups, Brigade Signal Company and e.g. the Catch them Young activity to positively a Level III hospital in Congo since November engage the young minds in the AOR. The 2004. An Army Aviation Flt has also been Units of the brigade executed many Quick deployed in the mission area w.e.f. 2009. impact projects worth about US$ 73535.00 Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the to facilitate the local population. North Kivu second largest country in the African Continent Brigade facilitated surrenders of 398 cadres, and has faced protracted period of unrest and 228 child soldiers & 288 dependents in year instability since its independence in 1960; a 2011 through its bases, thereby encouraging period, characterized by two civil wars and restoration of normalcy in the region. ethnic conflicts. The operating conditions for (b) UNFIL: Lebanon (1998 – till date): the Indian brigade here are challenging, replete The Indian Army’s contribution to UNIFIL with inhospitable terrain and adverse climatic includes one Infantry Battalion Group, one conditions. The brigade is mandated to carry Level I Hospital and Staff Officers. INDBATT out protection of civilians which is the primary Area of Operations (AO) is in the Eastern part role. The North Kivu Brigade has contributed of the UNIFIL AO. The Battalion is deployed in significantly towards implementation of the mountainous terrain and INDBATT XIV has an MONUSCO Mandate and is regarded extremely AO of approximately 100 sq kms. INDBATT XIV favorable by the international community. The is carrying out intensive operational activities entire infrastructure, security management in its AO. INDBATT is holding 10 UN position and activities of MONUSCO in the province apart from 9 Temporary Observation Posts are dependent on the Brigade. The formation

31 (Ops) along the blue Line, which is the highest mission is presently under stabilization phase. number of posts held by a single unit in entire On July 9, 2011, the independent State of UNFIL AOR, thus dominating the Blue Line Republic of South Sudan (RoSS) was formed in against any violation of the line of withdrawal a complex and fragile regional environment. between Lebanon and Israel occupied Cheeba UNMISS intervention resulted in resolution of Farms Area, thereby monitoring and reporting dispute between SPLA and RMGs undergoing promptly any violation. The battalion has been re-integration, regarding retention of weapons. successful in maintaining peace and stability However, there is still significant distrust in its AO through relentless patrolling activities between the two parties. which includes a daily schedule of 26 day/ (e) UNDOF: Golan Heights – Israel night patrols in the battalion AOR including (January 2006 till date): In Golan Heights Counter Rocket Launching Operations India has deployed a logistic contingent as part (CRLOs) and blue Line Patrols in close of UNDOF which is responsible for providing coordination with Lebanese Armed Forces. second line logistic support to the mission. The The Indian Army INDBATT-XIV organized a Indian contingent has been part of UNDOF large number of activities to include medical, since 2006 when it replaced the Canadian dental and veterinary camps on regular basis, contingent. so as to provide succor and solace to the (f) UNMIT: Timor Leste: To the Mission local population. Due to aid, a close contact in Timor Leste, India has provided only one and special rapport has been achieved with Staff Officer. Although the contribution is not the local population which further assists in significantly large, it is consistent. achievement of operational tasks. 3.58 Till date 136 Indian peacekeepers have (c) UNMIS: Sudan (April 2005 till July 9, made the supreme sacrifice while serving in UN 2011): Contribution to Sudan was initially in peacekeeping operations. In recognition of their the form of two infantry battalion group, a sector gallant and distinguished service while serving HQ, a Force Signal Company, a Construction the noble cause of world peace, members of Engineer Company, IAF contingent and a Level Indian Army peacekeeping contingents have II Hospital. The mission was closed down in won the following awards: July 2011. (a) Param Vir Chakra 1 (d) UNMISS (South Sudan): The UN (b) Maha Vir Chakra 5 Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) was closed down (c) Kirti Chakra 1 on July 9, 2011 and the UN HQ opened a (d) Vir Chakra 19 new mission viz UNMISS (South Sudan). (e) Shaurya Chakra 3 Government of India approved sidestepping (f) the Indian Army contingents which were 4 deployed in UNMIS (Sudan) to UNMISS (South (g) 10 Sudan). The Indian Army contingents have (h) Vishisth Seva Medal 2 commenced operations in support of the UN Total 45 Security Council mandate for UNMISS. The

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INDIAN navY

INS Jyoti , RSS Supreme and INS Kirch

33 The Indian Navy (IN) has been playing a maritime leadership role in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) due to its multi-dimensional capabilities and active presence in the region

4.1 The Indian Navy (IN) has been playing responsible nation and a benign maritime a maritime leadership role in the Indian Ocean neighbour, enforcement of international laws, Region (IOR) due to its multi-dimensional humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in capabilities and active presence in the region. the Indian Ocean Region would continue to The IN faces an operating environment of remain in the forefront of our international ferment, due to a variety of factors which commitments. The complex maritime security include geo-politics, geo-economics, emerging environment in the IOR requires the IN to technologies, changing nature of asymmetric maintain a high level of operational tempo threat and continuously evolving capabilities and readiness at all times. Besides a large in our maritime neighbourhood. Consequently, number of operational deployments, the IN the IN’s force planning and operational has successfully undertaken exercises with philosophy is designed to address likely threats navies of friendly foreign countries. These and opportunities, with the overall aim of exercises have helped in strengthening bilateral protecting our national maritime interests. relationships, cementing our professional ties and streamlining inter-operability issues. 4.2 As India continues its progress on the path of sustained economic growth, there 4.4 Piracy continues to remain a major area is a growing acceptance of the fact that the of concern in the IOR. During its anti-piracy maritime domain is the prime facilitator of our patrols, the IN has done a commendable job in development. More than 90% of our trade by thwarting a number of attacks on Indian and volume and 77% by value are transported over foreign merchant ships, over the past year. Our the seas. Over 97% of our energy needs of oil continued presence in pirate infested area has are either imported or produced from offshore demonstrated our commitment and resolve to fields. Consequently, our economic growth is the maritime world to deal with this threat. The inextricably linked to the seas. role and responsibility of the IN to protect our maritime interests will continue to grow with 4.3 The IN is being increasingly called the requirement to safeguard our expanding upon to address issues pertaining to safety, economic interests as also the leadership security and stability in the region. As a

34 responsibilities associated with being a mature 4.6 Overseas Deployments: O v e r s e a s and responsible regional maritime power. Deployments (OSD) are undertaken by IN ships for flag showing, fostering better relations 4.5 The IN has wholeheartedly supported with friendly countries and enhancing foreign indigenisation programmes, in consonance cooperation. Important overseas deployments with our overall national vision of sustained in 2011 included the following:

(i) Eastern Fleet: Eastern Fleet ships comprising IN Ships Delhi, Ranvijay, Ranvir, Jyoti and Kirch undertook an OSD to South China Sea and Western Pacific Ocean from March to May, 2011. The ships participated in IN-USN bilateral exercise -11 Induction of Indigenous Stealth Frigate - INS Shivalik and IN-RSN bilateral exercise SIMBEX-11 growth and self-reliance. It is a matter of during the OSD and also visited , significant achievement that the modernisation Philippines, Russia, Vietnam, , Malaysia, programme of the IN is focused towards and Indonesia. indigenous warship construction. Our preferred (ii) INS Airavat: INS Airavat participated in choice is for inducting ships and submarines the International Fleet Review (IFR) and Brunei through the indigenous route. Consequently, International Defence Exhibition (BRIDEX) at of the 48 ships and submarines presently on Brunei from July 4 to July 9, 2011. Thereafter, order, 44 are being built in Indian shipyards, the ship visited the ports of Sihanoukville with the latest P-28 ASW Corvettes planned for (Cambodia), Nha Trang and an indigenous content of over 90%. (Vietnam) and Port Kelang in Malaysia.

OVERSEAS OPERATIONS (iii) First Training Squadron: Ships of the First Training Squadron comprising IN Ships Tir, Krishna and ICGS Veera were deployed for OSD to Oman, UAE and Saudi Arabia in March, 2011 and to South East Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia) in August and September, 2011.

(iv) Survey Tasks: INS Sarvekshak was deployed overseas for undertaking hydrographic survey to Mauritius from Lending a helping hand to an orphanage at , February to March, 2011 and to Seychelles Phillipines

35 and Kenya in November-December, 2011. flagged merchant ships transiting through the area. As of date, over 1800 merchant ships of 4.7 Operation BLOSSOM: IN ships varying nationalities have been escorted safely Mysore, Jalashwa and Aditya sailed for Non by the Indian warships. A total of 120 pirates Combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) of have been apprehended and 73 fishermen Indian nationals from Libya on February 26, and crew rescued in four operations by the IN 2011. The ships were thereafter deployed off against pirate mother ships in the East Arabian Tripoli in March, 2011 and evacuated 150 Sea in 2011. Indian nationals to Malta.

Anti Piracy Operations in the Gulf of Aden

4.10 EEZ Surveillance and Anti-Piracy Evacuees boarding INS Jalashwa deployments off Seychelles, Mauritius and 4.8 Deployment of IN Units for SAARC Maldives: IN units were deployed to conduct Summit: On the request from the Government Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance of Maldives, INS Brahmaputra and one IN and anti-piracy deployments off Seychelles, Dornier were deployed at Maldives during the Mauritius and Maldives at the request of the 17th SAARC summit conducted at Addu Atoll, host Governments: Maldives from November 10-11, 2011. MAJOR EXERCISES 4.9 Anti-Piracy Operations in the Gulf of Aden: In consonance with the IN’s 4.11 TROPEX – 11: The annual Theatre Level commitment towards Operational Readiness anti-piracy operations in In consonance with the IN’s Exercise (TROPEX) was conducted in February, the Gulf of Aden, the IN commitment towards anti- has deployed one warship 2011 on the Western piracy operations in the Gulf continuously in the area Seaboard. The exercise from October, 2008. This of Aden, the IN has deployed included the Independent presence has deterred one warship continuously in Workup Phase, Amphi- the pirates and provided the area from October, 2008. bious Phase, Joint Workup assurance to the Indian Phase comprising both the

36 Western and the Eastern Fleets and a Tactical 4.14 MALABAR-11: The IN-USN Phase. bilateral exercise MALABAR-11 was held off Okinawa in April,2011. The US Navy units USS Sterett, Stethem and Preble, Ronald Reagan, Chancellorsville, Santa Fe, Blue Ridge, Carl Brashear and IN ships Delhi, Ranvir, Ranvijay and Jyoti participated in this exercise.

Missile Firing 4.12 AMPHEX – 11: INS Jalashwa, along with other amphibious units of IN and Indian Army, participated in AMPHEX-11 in January- February, 2011. The exercise validated various facets of interoperability and concepts in the field of amphibious warfare. IN officers on board USS Ronald Reagan

4.15 SIMBEX-11: The IN-RSN bilateral exercise SIMBEX-11 was conducted in the South China Sea in March,2011. The RSN units which participated in the exercise included RS Ships Supreme, Formidable, Stalwart, Valiant, Victory, Conqueror, Maritime Patrol Aircraft and RSAF fighter aircraft. The IN units that Training for Amphibious Ops participated in the exercise were IN Ships EXERCISES WITH FOREIGN NAVIES Delhi, Ranvijay, Ranvir, Kirch and Jyoti and one IN Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA). 4.13 VARUNA 10: VARUNA 10 was conducted in January, 2011 on the Western 4.16 SLINEX-11: Ships of the Eastern Fleet seaboard, off Goa. The French Navy was participated in the India-Sri Lanka bilateral represented by five units, FNS Charles De naval exercise SLINEX-11 in September, 2011. Gaulle, FNS Forbin, FNS Tourville and FNS The Sri Lankan side was represented by patrol Meuse. The IN was represented by the aircraft ships and Fast Attack Craft. This exercise was carrier INS Viraat, INS Godavari, INS Ganga recommenced after 2005. and INS Shalki.

37 4.17 Disaster Relief Exercise (DIREX): T h e participated in the CORPAT. The Indonesian inaugural ARF Disaster Relief Exercise (DIREX) side was represented by KRI Pattimura. The was jointly conducted by Indonesia and 18th IND-INDO CORPAT was conducted with participation of ARF members and related from September 25 to October 5, 2011. IN international and regional organizations from ships Mahish and Baratang along with one March 14-19, 2011 at Manado, Indonesia. IN Dornier participated in the CORPAT. The INS Kesari participated in this exercise along Indonesian side was represented by KRI Silas with ships from Indonesia (KRI Tedung Naga, Papare. KRI Soeharso, KRI Basarnas), Japan (JMSDF 4.22 Coordinated Patrol with Thailand: T h e Ohsumi) and USA (USS Harpers Ferry). 12th Cycle of Indo-Thai CORPAT was held 4.18 KONKAN-11: INS Betwa and INS from April 25 to May 3, 2011. INS Tarasa and Shankush participated in the IN-RN bilateral one IN Dornier participated in the CORPAT. exercise KONKAN-11 in October, 2011 off HTMS Long Lom and one Dornier from Royal the west coast. The participating RN units were Thai Navy participated from the Thai side. HMS Turbulent and RFA Diligence. The 13th Cycle of Indo-Thai CORPAT was conducted from November 9 to 17, 2011. 4.19 HABUNAG 11: IN-USN Expeditionary Table Top Exercise (EOTTX) HABUNAG was COASTAL SECURITY conducted at in October, 4.23 In 2009, IN was designated as the 2011. The exercise was based on settings authority responsible for overall maritime aimed at humanitarian assistance and disaster security, which includes coastal security and relief. The table top exercise facilitated joint offshore security of the country. To meet this planning and discussions on Humanitarian task, the IN has undertaken brown water Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR). operations along with blue water operations 4.20 Naseem Al-Bahr: The biennial naval to safeguard our coastline from threats. A exercise between the IN and the Royal Navy of coordinated effort has been made to strengthen Oman (RNO) is scheduled to be conducted off necessary linkages with all Ministries/ agencies Mumbai in end December, 2011. and coastal States/ Union Territories to achieve synergy for effective coastal security 4.21 Coordinated Patrol with Indonesia: IN management. Six of the 15 Fast Interceptor and Indonesian Navy undertake coordinated Craft (FIC) planned to be inducted for coastal patrol (termed IND-INDO CORPAT) along their security have already been inducted in the IN International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). in 2010. The 17th IND-INDO CORPAT was conducted from April 6-26, 2011. IN ships Cheetah 4.24 From January 2009 there has been and Battimalv along with one IN Dornier an increase of 60-80% in the deployment of

38 IN ships and 100% increase in IN aircraft investigation of a number of illegal vessels off deployment for coastal security tasking. our coastline are a visible result of effective Surveillance of the ODAs has also been coordination between all concerned agencies. enhanced. Several exercises and coastal PRESIDENT’S FLEET REVIEW security operations have been undertaken so far in support of coastal security. Integration of 4.26 The President’s Fleet Review 2011 fishermen as one of the stakeholders of maritime was held in December, 2011 in Mumbai. It security has been addressed from the grass-root is a time-honoured tradition of the IN that the level. So far, 361 awareness campaigns have , as the Supreme Commander been conducted with the aim of increasing the of the Armed Forces, reviews the Naval Fleet awareness of the fishing community to act as once during her tenure. Since Independence, eyes and ears for coastal security. ten reviews have taken place.

4.25 Better inter-agency coordination has 4.27 The President’s Fleet Review (PFR) is been one of the positive outcomes of the a symbolic display of the nation’s maritime progress made in last few years. This has been might. Participating units, which include facilitated by the conduct of regular coastal warships, submarines, auxiliary vessels, Coast security exercises conducted with all maritime Guard ships and merchantmen, are anchored stakeholders. Successful joint operations and in formation in precise columns. The President

Hon’ble President reviewing the Naval Fleet 39 of India, embarked on a naval vessel designated Ocean Hydrographic Commission (NIOHC) the ‘President’s Yacht’, reviews all the ships and International Hydrographic Seminar-cum- by cruising past them. Each ship’s company exhibition HYDROIND - 2011 were held in renders a salute to the Supreme Commander March 2011 at New Delhi. HYDROIND 2011 as the yacht sails past. Simultaneously, aircraft was inaugurated by the Raksha Mantri. of the Fleet Air Arm fly past in salute overhead. FOREIGN COOPERATION The symbolism is meant to convey reassurance to the Supreme Commander, and to the nation, 4.30 Befitting its status as the pre-eminent that the country’s maritime forces are fighting maritime power in the region, the IN continues fit and ready to meet any eventuality. to be a stabilising force in the IOR. Over the

4.28 66 ships of the IN, 10 of the Coast Guard and 4 vessels from the merchant marine took part in the PFR. In addition, 47 naval aircraft carried out the traditional fly-past during the PFR. INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS/ SEMINAR President of Seychelles visiting the Indian Dornier 4.29 The 11th meeting of the North Indian Flight at Seychelles

Raksha Mantri, Minister of Shipping and CNS at the Inauguration of Hydroind 2011

40 past year, the IN has further consolidated its borne fruit with trainees from Papua New material and training assistance programme to Guinea, Timor Leste and Bulgaria availing help in the capacity and capability building courses with the IN for the first time in 2011. of friendly littoral nations in the IOR and 4.34 Indian Ocean Naval Symposium beyond. (IONS): The inaugural symposium of the IONS 4.31 Product Support to MCGS Huravee: was conducted at New Delhi in February, 2008 Maldivian Coast Guard Ship Huravee (ex- which was attended by representatives of 35 Tilanchang) was gifted by India on April 16, littorals dotting the IOR. The wide participation 2006 to Maldives. As part of product support to by the navies at its apex level signified the the ship, a three month refit is being undertaken collective need for such an instrument in our at Naval Dockyard (Visakhapatnam) by the IN region. The next Symposium (IONS-2010) was from October, 2011. held at Abu Dhabi, UAE in May 2010, where the Chairmanship of the IONS was handed over to 4.32 Navy-to-Navy Staff Talks: Navy-to- the Commander of the UAE Navy for the term Navy level interaction in the form of Staff Talks 2010-12. The third Symposium (IONS-2012) is provides an effective forum to develop and scheduled at Cape Town in April 2012. implement bilateral cooperation initiatives. Staff Talks were held with Australia, France, COMMISSIONING AND Indonesia, Israel, Singapore, Japan, South DECOMMISSIONING Africa, Sri Lanka, UK, Thailand and UAE. 4.35 Commissioning of New Ships: Two 4.33 Training: Training is one of the best new fleet tankers, INS Deepak and INS Shakti, means to achieve interoperability and continues constructed at M/s Fincantieri Shipyard in to be an area of focus in Genova, Italy were the Navy’s cooperation The second indigenously inducted in the IN matrix. Cooperative designed and built stealth on January 21, 2011 frameworks created over frigate of the Shivalik class, and October 1, 2011 the past few years have INS Satpura was commissioned respectively. The second led to significant increase on August 20, 2011. indigenously designed in the number of trainees and built stealth frigate being deputed abroad as of the Shivalik class, INS well as in the number of international students Satpura was commissioned on August 20, being trained in our institutes/schools. This 2011. INS Kabra, Koswari and Karuva were trend is likely to continue and therefore the also commissioned in 2011. training of International trainees has been 4.36 Decommissioning of Old Units: revitalised to make it more attractive and invite INS LCU 32, LCU 34 and INS Sharabh were a wider global participation. These efforts have

41 Commissioning of INS Deepak decommissioned in 2011. equipment and platforms has had a consequent impact upon the IN’s organisational structure 4.37 Modified Assured Career Progression and HR requirements. The IN needs a young, Scheme (MACPS): Government has accorded well trained and motivated workforce to approval for implementation of Modified shoulder higher responsibilities, in consonance Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) with its transformational plans. Towards for sailors w.e.f September 1, 2008. This this end, the Government has approved the landmark scheme, will entitle sailors for implementation of the Review of Career Profile minimum assured progression in terms of of Sailors (RECAPS) for upgradation from financial upgradation to the next higher grade Leading to Petty Officer rank. The scheme is pay at 8, 16 and 24 years service. Financial being implemented over a five year period, upgradation would also be admissible which commenced on January 1, 2011 wherein whenever sailors spend 8 years continuously 20% of approved vacancies are being released in the same grade pay. Eligibility for MACPS each year. RECAPS will enhance functional would be decided by a Screening Committee at efficiency and improve satisfaction levels, as it the Bureau of Sailors, scheduled at six-monthly would permit all sailors to attain Petty Officer intervals. rank within 15 years of initial engagement, 4.38 Review of Career Profile of Sailors subject to qualification criteria. (RECAPS): The introduction of high technology

42 5

THE INDIAN AIR FORCE

Building its Strategic and Tactical Airlift Capabilities with Emphasis on Special Operations

43 The Indian Air Force today is well established on the path to becoming a credible aerospace force ready to face the dynamic technological global challenges through modernization and able leadership

5.1 IAF today is well established on the Network Centric Dimensions: IAF has path to becoming a credible aerospace force significantly enhanced its force projection ready to face the dynamic technological global capabilities in emergent situations, both in challenges through modernization and able Offensive and Defensive operations with the leadership. It is firm on its commitment of continued induction of Su- 30 MKI aircraft, “People First Mission Always” achieved through three Airborne Warning and Control System systematic approach to build up its strategic, (AWACS) aircraft and Strategic and Tactical tactical and nation building capabilities. As it airlift platforms for special missions through enters the twelfth Five Year Plan period, the its new acquisitions. IAF under the ambit of IAF is poised to acquire capabilities that would C4ISR (Command, Control, Communication, allow it to conduct network centric enabled Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance and operations across the spectrum of conflict. Reconnaissance) is also enhancing its network Military technological growth poses new centric capabilities that generate combat power challenges and provides unique opportunities by networking sensors, decision makers and to leverage new and current military capabilities weapon systems to achieve shared awareness, in pursuit of national interests. In pursuance of increased efficacy of command structure, higher this strategy, IAF in the current year, has put in tempo of operations and greater lethality. place a blueprint for the entire overhaul of the VIP Operations Air Defence network, acquisition of frontline combat aircraft with state of the art precision 5.3 Air Headquarters Communication weapons and other enabling technologies. It Squadron is entrusted with the task of airlifting has also bolstered its transport and helicopter VVIP/ VIPs, Heads of State and Foreign fleets with the induction of C-130J special dignitaries. The transport wing operates the operations transport aircraft and Mi-17 V5 Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) and Embraer E-135 medium lift helicopters. aircraft while the rotary wing operates Mi-8/17 helicopters. The Embraer E-135 Legacy has OPERATIONS logged numerous ex- India flights to the Central 5.2 Building Strategic Capabilities with Asian Republics, ASEAN, SAARC countries and

44 even as far as Tokyo and Paris. Short notice and Special Operations significantly enhancing flights have been undertaken to Afghanistan the operational potential and war waging and Indonesia. Within the country airlift has capability of the IAF. The commencement of been provided to otherwise inaccessible places raising of units started in September, 2011. like Kargil, Badrinath etc. 5.6 Mirage-2000 H/TH Upgrade: A ACQUISITION AND AIRCRAFT contract for upgrade of Mirage-2000 aircraft UPGRADES was signed with the French Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) (M/s Thales and M/s 5.4 C-130J (Hercules): Induction of Dassault Aviation) and M/s HAL on July 29, C-130J Hercules aircraft has vastly enhanced 2011. Two aircraft have been positioned in the special operational capability of the Indian France for upgrade. The French OEMs would Air Force. The aircraft are capable of operating undertake upgrade of two more aircraft at HAL in all weather conditions. (Bangalore). M/s HAL will carry out series 5.5 Medium Lift Helicopters: New modification of the remaining aircraft at HAL, helicopter units are being raised with the Bangalore. induction of Mi-17 V5, medium lift helicopters, 5.7 MiG-29 Upgrade Programme: MiG- equipped with state of art avionics along with 29s were inducted in IAF in 1987 and have glass cockpit instrumentation. The aircraft been a potent Air Defence Platform since are Night Vision Goggles (NVG) compatible then. Subsequently, an upgrade programme and appropriately protected to facilitate night was contracted with the Russians, including operations in a hostile environment. The complete upgrade of radar and avionics helicopters have multirole capabilities and can alongwith structural upgrade of aircraft. be used for Air maintenance, Army support Following an initial phase of Design & operations in the Tactical Battle Area (TBA) Development (D&D) aircraft, three aircraft are undergoing flight trials at Russia with another three in the final stages of upgrade. The D&D phase would be followed up with series upgrade of aircraft in India.

5.8 AN-32 Aircraft Upgrade: A N - 3 2 aircraft were inducted between 1984 to 1991 from erstwhile USSR. After utilising the aircraft for 25 years, potential for utilizing the aircraft upto 40 years was seen due to sufficient

Mi-17 V5 Class, Medium lift Helicopter under availability of residual fatigue life. Along with Induction by IAF life extension, noise suppression in cockpit

45 and upgrade of avionics was also considered, procure additional sensors to ensure a robust to incorporate certain avionics equipments surveillance capability. The details of these mandated as per ICAO specifications for new acquisitions are covered in succeeding transport aircraft. AN-32RE aircraft is re- paragraphs. equipped with new generation equipment 5.11 Rohini Radar: IAF is procuring a number meeting ICAO specification for Transport of indigenously manufactured Rohini radars. Aircraft. These radars are being produced by BEL and SU-30 MKI are planned to replace existing Low Level Transportable radars. 5.9 Procurement of Maintenance Shelters: To provide protection from environmental hazards and boost the morale of aircraft maintenance crew working on tarmac, `portable all-weather maintenance shelters’ have been procured for the first time by IAF for SU-30 MKI squadrons. Initially, 27 shelters have been procured for two squadrons and another 50 are in final stage of procurement.

Rohini Radar 5.12 Arudhara Medium Power Radar (MPR): IAF is also processing of MPRs which would ensure medium and high level surveillance of the airspace. The first radar has been inducted into the IAF for operational use. Portable all-Weather Maintenance Shelters for SU 30 MKI 5.13 Surface to Air Guided Weapons AIR DEFENCE NETWORK (SAGW): Surface to Air Guided Weapons (SAGW) of IAF mainly comprise of Pechora, 5.10 A large number of inductions have OSA-AKM and IGLA. Pechora forms the been envisaged, not only to replace the backbone of IAF’s SAGW fleet. They were vintage/ old generation sensors with latest inducted in early 70s. New inductions are state of art technology sensors, but also to

46 defect investigations and meticulous follow- up of the recommendations of the defect investigation agencies, in order to prevent recurrence of serious defects, is being ensured. Upgradation of skills of air warriors through a well planned and sustained effort are also in place towards achieving this goal.

5.16 Accident Statistics: The IAF has recorded a Cat-1 accident rate of 0.53 (per 10,000 hrs flying) as on date. With a combination of focused strategy and determined efforts, the accident rate has been brought down from a high of 1.84 in the early 70s to the present Arudhara Radar state. likely to take place in near future to replace this ageing fleet. Medium Range/ Short Range 5.17 The major contributory factors to Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM/ SRSAM), accidents have been Technical Defects (TD) Spyder and Akash would be inducted in near and Human Error (Aircrew) [HE (A)]. A number future. of proactive measures have been initiated to reduce accident rate in the IAF. In this regard 5.14 Induction of AWACS: The AWACS a few notable achievements are given in contract was signed in the year 2004 for three succeeding Paras. IL 76 based platforms along with associated 5.18 Major Initiatives: Some of the ground equipment. The first two AWACS were major initiatives taken by the IAF towards inducted in the years 2009 and 2010 while the improving the flight safety environment and third AWACS along with the associated ground incident/ accident records are equipment was inducted into The first two AWACS as enumerated below:- IAF in March, 2011. were inducted in the (a) Environment Management AEROSPACE SAFETY years 2009 and 2010 of Airfield Area (EMAA): All Stations have commenced 5.15 IAF is conscious of while the third AWACS implementation of Airfield the need to maintain high along with the associ- Area Management based on aerospace safety standards. ated ground equipment their region specific grid. Constant efforts are being made (b) Indigenisation of FOD at various levels to achieve this was inducted into IAF BOSS Equipment: FOD BOSS goal. A slew of measures like in March, 2011. (Aircraft manoeuvring area

47 sweeping equipment) have been procured of the Bilateral Agreement signed between for 40 Stations which are proving to be very Government of India and Government of efficient in keeping the operating surfaces Singapore. JMT-11 was conducted at Air Force clean. Station Kalaikunda from October 14, 2011 to (c) Ornithology Cell: Ornithology Cell at December 9, 2011. RSAF participated with 8 x the Directorate of Aerospace Safety established F-16 D+, PSTAR radar, 2 x RBS-70 Firing Units in June, 2007 has till date carried out surveys and approximately 300 personnel (on rotation at 27 Air Force bases in addition to one Indian basis). IAF participated in the Exercise with Navy and two HAL aerodromes. This Cell Mig-27 aircraft. Chief of Defence Forces of carries out Bird Hazard Management through Singapore visited Air Force Station Kalaikunda scientific surveys of airspace in and around on November 8, 2011. airfields. Ornithology Cell has established OPERATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE liaison for DNA bar coding and finger printing DEVELOPMENT OF AIRFIELDS IN THE services for various species of birds through NORTH AND NORTH EAST other laboratories such as Centre for Cellular 5.22 The Government has approved and Molecular Biology (CCMB). development of airbases and Advance Landing INTERNATIONAL TRAINING/ EXERCISE Grounds in the North East region. The Advance 5.19 Following international Exercises with Landing Ground at Vijaynagar has now been friendly countries were conducted during the made operational after re-carpeting of the year 2011-12. runway and regular Air Logistics operations have commenced with effect from November 5.20 India-Oman Exercise: India-Oman 12, 2011. Exercise Eastern Bridge-II (2011) was conducted at Air Force Station Jamnagar from 5.23 Married Accommodation Project: October 17 – 21, 2011. Royal Air Force of With an aim to provide 100% married Oman (RAFO) participated with six Jaguar accommodation for uniformed personnel, a aircraft and approximately 110 personnel in total of 7805 Dwelling Units (DUs) for IAF the Exercise. IAF participated with Jaguar and were to be constructed in Ph-I, out of which MIG-29 Squadrons. 7223 DUs have been completed and allotted for occupation. Remaining 574 DUs (554 at 5.21 India – Singapore Exercise: Exercise & 10 at Rajokri) are under construction. Joint Military Training (JMT) with Republic A total of 7036 DUs are to be constructed at 39 of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is conducted AF Stns in Ph-II. Work has commenced at 30 annually at Air Force Station Kalaikunda sites. (Kharagpur, West Bengal) under the aegis

48 6

INDIAN coast guard

A Coast Guard Exercise in Progress

49 The has a force level of 44 Ships, 29 Boats/ Hovercraft, 33 Non-commissioned boats/ craft and 52 Aircraft to carry out regular surveillance of the Maritime Zones of India. 4 Interceptor Boats, 8 Interceptor Craft and 4 Dornier aircraft have joined the fleet of Indian Coast Guard in 2011

6.1 Indian Coast Guard (ICG) came into Enclaves and 1 independent Squadron at being on February 1, 1977 on approval of the various strategic locations for undertaking Cabinet committee on Parliament Affairs to effective deployment of ships and aircraft for set up an interim Coast Guard Organization. Search & Rescue and maritime surveillance. The service was formally established as an 6.3 Duties and Functions: The duties of independent organization on August 19, Coast Guard are as follows: 1978 with the enactment of Coast Guard Act, 1978. The Coast Guard began in 1978 with (a) Ensuring the safety and protection of two frigates seconded from the Indian Navy artificial islands, offshore terminals, and five patrol boats from the Department installations and other structures and of Customs. Since inception, the service has devices in Maritime Zones. acquired a wide range of capabilities both (b) Providing protection to fishermen surface and airborne to undertake the assigned including assistance to them at sea while tasks during peace time and to supplement the in distress. efforts of Indian Navy during war. (c) Taking such measures as are necessary 6.2 Organization: The command and to preserve and protect the maritime control of the Coast Guard lies with the Director environment and to prevent and control General of Indian Coast Guard, at New Delhi. marine pollution. The Organisation has 4 Regional Headquarters located at Gandhinagar, Mumbai, Chennai (d) Assisting the customs and other authorities and Port Blair. These Regional Headquarters in anti-smuggling operations. exercise command and control in the waters (e) Enforcing the provisions of such adjoining the entire coastline of India through enactments as are for the time being in 12 Coast Guard District Headquarters located force in the maritime zones. along the coastal states of India. In addition, there are 31 Stations, 2 Air Stations, 5 Air (f) Such other matters, including measures for the safety of life and property at sea

50 and collection of scientific data, as may Central and State agencies in all matters relating be prescribed. to Coastal security.

(g) During the course of time since institution, 6.6 Coast Guard, in coordination with Navy, additional duties have been assigned to has increased patrolling and surveillance of the the ICG as follows: entire coastline. 19 coastal security exercises were conducted during the year for ensuring (i) National Maritime SAR Coordination effectiveness of the coordinated patrolling. Authority. 6.7 The deployment of Coast Guard (ii) Coordinating Authority for National Ships and Aircraft has been increased for Oil Spill Disasters Coastal Security in addition to the normal (iii) Coordination for security in the EEZ patrolling. In addition to coastal security offshore oil-fields. exercises, 15 coastal security operations have been conducted by Coast Guard in coordination (iv) Focal point in India for coordinating with Navy. Anti-Piracy Operations. SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE AND (v) Lead Intelligence Agency for ACHIEVEMENTS maritime borders. 6.8 Commissioning of Interceptor 6.4 Existing Force Level: At present, the Boats(IBs): Four Interceptor Boats, namely Indian Coast Guard has a force level of 44 Ships, ICGS C-150, C-151, C-152 and C-153 have 29 Boats/ Hovercraft, 33 Non-commissioned been commissioned into the service in the boats/ craft and 52 Aircraft to carry out regular last one year. ICGS C-150 and C-151 were surveillance of the Maritime Zones of India. commissioned on March 28, 2011 and the 4 Interceptor Boats, 8 Interceptor Craft and 4 other two IBs on June 18 and October 22, Dornier aircraft have joined the fleet of Indian 2011 respectively. Coast Guard in 2011. COASTAL SECURITY

6.5 Post 26/11, Indian Coast Guard has been additionally designated as the authority responsible for Coastal Security in territorial waters including waters to be patrolled by Coastal Police. The Director General, Indian Coast Guard has also been designated as Commander, Coastal command and will be Commissioning of C-150 by DGICG on March 28, responsible for overall coordination between 2011

51 Azhikkal, Kerala on May 28, 2011. The Indian Coast Guard Academy will cater for all Maritime specific courses for personnel of the Coast Guard, Navy, Marine Police and Members of the littoral countries. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

6.13. Cooperation with Maldives: One C-153 commissioned on October 22, 2011 ICG ALH Helicopter ‘Dhruv’ was transferred proceeding on a mission. to Ministry of Defence and National Security(MNDF), Maldives on April 21, 2010 6.9 Induction of Interceptor Craft(IC): at a ceremony conducted at Male. Further, on Eight Interceptor Craft (C-119 to C-126) were the request of MNDF for overhauling/ servicing inducted in 2011. of the ALH after 500 flying hours, ICG Samar 6.10. Commissioning of Coast Guard was deployed to Gan, Maldives for ferrying Stations: Two Indian Coast Guard Stations at ALH to Kochi in January, 2011. The ALH Ratnagiri (Maharashtra) and Mundra (Gujarat) was ferried back on completion of servicing were commissioned on March 26 and May in May, 2011 by ICGS Sangram. A proposal 19, 2011 respectively. for addressing the requirements of Maldives for surveillance of sea areas during the non- availability of ALH was worked out jointly by ICG/IN using Dorniers. Accordingly, one Dornier was deployed during the period from January, 2011 to April, 2011 for six days each every month.

6.14. Visit of US Deputy Secretary, Homeland Security: Ms Jane Holl Lute, Deputy Commissioning of Indian Coast Guard Station Mundra by DGICG on May 19, 2011 Secretary, Homeland Security visited Coast Guard Headquarters on January 12, 2011 6.11. Activation of Coast Guard Air Enclave: for a call on with DGICG during her visit to Two Coast Guard Air Enclaves at Kochi and India. During the discussions, issues of mutual Kolkata were activated on March 1 and April interest including cooperation between ICG 1, 2011 respectively. and USCG were deliberated. 6.12. Indian Coast Guard Academy at 6.15 Visit of ICG delegation to USA: Azhikkal: Raksha Mantri laid the foundation An ICG delegation led by Vice Admiral Anil stone for Indian Coast Guard Academy at

52 Chopra, AVSM, DGICG visited USA for and rescue, marine oil spill response and counterpart visit from February 17-24, 2011. combating crimes at sea. During the visit, high During the visit, mutual discussions were held level interactions were held with the Malaysian on strengthening cooperation between the two Maritime Enforcement Agency (MEA), Maritime Coast Guards. Institute of Malaysia Authorities (MIMA) and Malaysian Maritime Police (MP). 6.16 Regional Cooperation Agreement 6.18 Cooperation with Egypt: A two for Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery member Egyptian Military delegation visited against Ship in Asia (ReCAAP) Governing Coast Guard Headquarters on March 21, Council Meeting: An ICG delegation led by

Vice Admiral Anil Chopra, AVSM, DGICG 2011 for interaction with ICG on SAR issues. participated in the 5th Governing Council The delegation also visited Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, Mumbai for detailed Meeting of the ReCAAP Information Sharing brief about coordination of SAR operations in Centre at Singapore from March 6-8, 2011. the Indian SAR Region by the ICG.

6.17 Cooperation with Malaysia: ICGS 6.19 Cooperation with Vietnam: ICGS Sankalp visited Malaysia from March 14-19, Sankalp visited Vietnam for interaction with the 2011 to interact with the Malaysian Maritime Maritime Law Enforcement Agency of Vietnam Enforcement Agency (MMEA) for enhancement from March 22-31, 2011. During the visit, of bilateral cooperation in maritime search high level interactions and combined exercise

53 were held with the Vietnam Marine Police and with Philippines Coast Guard was undertaken/ other Maritime Enforcement Agencies. conducted.

6.20 IIIrd Indo- Bangladesh Joint Exercises: 6.23 Cooperation with Brunei: ICG ship ICG ships Vajra and Raziya Sultana visited Sagar visited Port Muara, Brunei from June 26, Chittagong, Bangladesh from April 24-28, 2011 to June 30, 2011 for the first time for 2011 for III Indo-Bangladesh Coast Guard interaction with the maritime agencies. Joint Exercise. During the visit of the ships, 6.24 Visit of Commandant, MNDF (CG): high level interactions with Maritime Law Brig Gen Zakariyya Mansoor, Commandant enforcement Agencies were also held. Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), 6.21 Cooperation with Myanmar:ICG ships Coast Guard called on Director General Indian Vajra and Raziya Sultana visited Chittagong, Coast Guard on July 22, 2011 during his visit Bangladesh from April 30, 2011 to May 4, to India. During the interaction, the measures 2011 for interaction with the maritime agencies towards strengthening the cooperation of Myanmar. During the visit, PASSEX was between the two organizations were discussed carried out by the ICG ships with the Myanmar including the conduct of Indo-Maldives Joint Navy on May 4, 2011 for the first time. Exercise ‘Dosti-XI’.

6.22. Cooperation with Philippines: ICG 6.25 Cooperation with Japan: The teams ship Sagar visited Manila, Philippines from from Japan Coast Guard embarked onboard June 20, 2011 to June 24, 2011. During visit the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) of ICG ship, interaction/ combined exercise ships deployed for anti-piracy patrol in the

54 Gulf of Aden visited ICG District Headquarters at Kochi during the port call at Kochi on three occasions in March, 2011, July, 2011 and October, 2011. Further, a two member ICG study team visited Japan from July 31, 2011 to August 4, 2011 to discuss issues related to observe the oil pollution response capabilities of Japan Coast Guard and solicit technical assistance for upgrading Indian Coast Guard capabilities. October 25-28, 2011 to attend the 7th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies meeting. 6.26 Visit of USCG Mobile Training Team: A four member USCG Mobile Training 6.28 ReCAAP Capacity Building Workshop: Team (MTT) visited Coast Guard Regional The Indian Coast Guard along with the Headquarters (East), Chennai from September ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC) co- 23-28, 2011 for conducting a boarding hosted the Capacity Building Workshop at workshop. Goa from November 14 to 18, 2011. Being the fifth in the series, the workshop was attended 6.27 7th Heads of Asian Coast Guard by 38 participants from 19 countries including, Agencies Meeting (HACGAM): Inspector International Maritime Organisation and General VSR Murthy, TM, Deputy Director Project Implementation Unit, Djibouti Code General (Ops & CS) visited Hanoi, from of Conduct (DCoC). This is the first time the workshop was held in India.

6.29 The details of major operations of Indian Coast Guard are shown in table no. 6.1.

6.30 Search and Rescue:

(a) Search and Rescue of Myanmarese: The Operation ‘Bachaav’ was conducted from March 25-29, 2011 for search and rescue of missing Myanmarese 7th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM)

55 Table No. 6.1

Sl. No. Subject Since Inception From January 1 to November 30, 2011 (a). Contraband Seized 504.22 Crs 5, 85,000.00 (b) Poaching Trawler apprehension 1310 Boats 58 Boats 11639 Crew 422 Crew (c) Smuggling vessels apprehension 120 Boats -- 732 Crew 1 Crew (d) Search and Rescue (SAR) Mission 1932 322 (e) Search and Rescue (SAR) Sorties 2979 223 (f) Lives saved 5370 330 (g) Oil Spill Incident responded 82 6 (h) Oil Spill Incident out of country 1 - fishermen. ICGS Varad, (b) Rescue of 57 Fishermen Coast Guard Ships and Durgabai Deshmukh, ArunaAsaf Off Sandheads, West Bengal: Aircraft undertake Ali, CGDHQ-9, Diglipur along The Coast Guard in a Sea- Air various Search and with air units were deployed coordinated operation rescued Rescue Operations to locate and render assistance 57 fishermen off Sandheads, and during the year to drifting fishermen. A total West Bengal. ICGS Vishwast, saved 303 lives at sea. of 133 Myanmarese fishermen ICGS Sucheta Kriplani, ICGS were rescued due to effective Sarojini Naidu, CG Hovercraft coordination by Coast Guard and concentrated H-186, CGDHQ – 8 and air units were efforts by all agencies. deployed to render assistance.

56 7

DEFENCE PRODUCTION

Raksha Mantri laying foundation stone for phases 3 & 4 of Modernisation project of Goa Shipyard Limited

57 Over the years, the Department of Defence Production has established wide ranging production facilities for various defence equipment through the Ordnance Factories and Defence PSUs

7.1 The Department of Defence Production  (BDL) was set up in November 1962 with the objective  Limited of developing a comprehensive production (MIDHANI) infrastructure for the defence of the nation.  Directorate General of Quality Assurance Over the years, the Department has established (DGQA) wide ranging production facilities for various  Directorate General of Aeronautical defence equipment through the Ordnance Quality Assurance (DGAQA) Factories and Defence PSUs. The products  Directorate of Standardisation (DOS) manufactured include arms and ammunition,  Directorate of Planning & Coordination tanks, armoured vehicles, heavy vehicles, (Dte. of P&C) fighter aircraft and helicopters, warships,  Defence Exhibition Organisation (DEO) submarines, missiles, ammunition, electronic  equipment, earth moving equipment, special National Institute for Research & Development in Defence Shipbuilding alloys and special purpose steels. (NIRDESH) 7.2 The following are the main organizations 7.3 With the objective of achieving self- under the Department of Defence Production: reliance in defence production, the Ordnance  Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) Factories and Defence PSUs have been  Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) continuously modernizing and upgrading their capabilities and widening their product  Limited (BEL) range. They have also developed a large  Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers number of major products on their own apart Limited (GRSE) from developing capabilities in various fields  Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) through transfer of technology.  Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) 7.4 The production and turnover of  Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) Ordnance Factories and Defence PSUs have  BEML Limited been increasing steadily, in response to the

58 increasing requirements of armed forces. of Industrial Licences for the manufacture of Details of turnover for the last four years are arms and armaments, received from DIPP and given in Table 7.1. to communicate the recommendation of the Ministry of Defence to that Department. It also Table 7.1 considers all matters relating to Production of YEAR TOTAL SALES TOTAL SALES GRAND Defence equipment by licensed companies viz. ORDNANCE PUBLIC SECTOR TOTAL FACTORIES UNDERTAKINGS (Rs. in Cr.) applications for self-certification, permission 2007-08 6937.81 16740.25 23678.06 for export of products manufactured under 2008-09 7229.31 20403.64 27632.95 license, as well as cases for cancellation of 2009-10 8715.26 25899.64 34614.90 licence due to breach of licensing conditions 2010-11 11215.01 25975.06 37190.07 or security provisions etc. The Joint Secretary 7.5 PSUs and Ordnance Factories have (Electronics Systems) is presently Chairman as a policy been outsourcing many of their of Standing Committee with members from requirements and have over the years developed diversified fields viz Naval HQrs, Air HQrs, a wide vendor base which includes a large Army HQrs, DGQA, DGAQA, DoD, OFB, number of medium and small scale enterprises DRDO and BEL. apart from large scale industries. 7.9 Department of Industrial Policy & 7.6 Private Sector Participation: To achieve Promotion (DIPP) has, so far, issued 178 self-reliance in the Defence sector, continuous Letters of Intents (LOIs)/Industrial Licences efforts are being made to indigenize Defence (ILs) (10 ILs issued in year 2011) to companies equipment wherever technologically feasible for manufacture of a wide range of defence and economically viable. equipment on the recommendation of the 7.7 In May 2001, the Defence Industry Ministry of Defence. sector, which was hitherto reserved for the 7.10 Consequent to opening up of the public sector, was opened upto 100% for Defence Industry Sector for Indian private sector Indian private sector participation, with Foreign participation with Foreign Direct Investment Direct Investment (FDI) upto 26%, both subject (FDI) permissible up to 26%, subject to to licensing. Department of Industrial Policy licensing, 17 joint ventures have been formed and Promotion (DIPP) has notified detailed so far between Indian Private Company and guidelines for licensing production of arms foreign companies. and ammunition vide its Press Note 2 (2002 7.11 e-Governance: The Department of Series) dated January 4, 2002. Defence Production is in the process of 7.8 A Standing Committee has been initiating an “e-Governance” project. Under constituted in the Department of Defence this process, the information pertaining to Production to consider all applications, for grant the activities related to grant of License for

59 production of defence equipments will be two projects, coming up at Nalanda in Bihar displayed on the Ministry of Defence/Proposed and Korwa in U.P. The product profile has also Department of Defence Production’s Website grown in variety and sophistication, according and updated periodically. The website will to the demands of the different arms of the provide for an online interface with the public Army. The factories are producing main battle keen to know about licensing process for tank T 90 and Arjun, Infantry combat Vehicle defence items manufacturing including FDI in BMP –II, 105 mm Artillery Guns and defence sector. It will also include an updated for artillery, wide range of Small Arms, Mortars list of Defence Industrial Licenses issued and Medium caliber weapons along with their to Private Sector Companies and FDI/ Joint full range of ammunition. The factories are Ventures in defence sector as approved by continuously updating their product profile Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB). by taking up development and production of increasingly complex and sophisticated arms ORDNANCE FACTORIES and ammunition, to support the modernisation ORGANISATION and war fighting capability of the Indian 7.12 Indian Ordnance Factories function Army. under the administrative control of the 7.14 Organisation Structure: Indian Department of Defence Production in the Ordnance Factories are managed by the Ministry of Defence. The factories have an Ordnance Factory Board which comprises integrated infrastructure for production of of Director General as Chairman and nine highly specialized defence hardware and Members in the rank of Additional DGOF. equipment. The product profile of the factories The factories are divided into five operating is extremely wide and diverse which primarily divisions based on the type of products and caters to the demand of the Army. manufacturing technology. Four Members of 7.13 Indian Ordnance Factories trace their the Board are responsible for staff functions, history to 1801, when the first factory to viz Personnel, Finance, Planning and Material produce guns was established Management and Projects, at Cossipore, Kolkata. Apart from the 39 Engineering and Technical Subsequently, other factories functional factories and Services. Apart from the were set up to meet the basic two upcoming projects, 39 functional factories and needs of armaments. The the organization has 8 two upcoming projects, the real boost to the growth of Institute of Learning, organization has 8 Institutes of Ordnance Factories came 3 Regional Marketing Learning, 3 Regional Marketing after the Indo-China War of Centers and 4 Centers and 4 Controllerates 1962. Today, the organization Controllerates of Safety. of Safety. National Academy consists of 39 factories and of Defence Production at

60 provides the training to the Group-A during XIth and XIIth plan period will be on officers. a. Replacement of old plants for 7.15 Modernisation: The infrastructure in manufacturing of explosives with Automatic continuous process plants. Ordnance Factories which has been built over the years, needs continuous updating, in order to b. Production of Armoured Vehicles remain contemporary with the advancements, c. Production of PINAKA Rocket by induction of state-of-art technologies. d. Production of high caliber artillery guns 7.16 To keep pace with the quantitative e. Ordnance Factory Nalanda project and qualitative requirements of the services f. Small Arms Factory at Korwa and other users and also keeping in view g. Automation in manufacturing and quality the continuous process of modernization, control. investment plans are executed through various 7.19 Notable Achievements and Awards green field and brown field projects, as well during 2011-12 (Upto DECEMBER 2011): as investment through New Capital and Ordnance Factories are making special efforts Renewal & Replacement of obsolete plant to develop new products for the armed forces and machinery. The modernisation is carried through in-house R&D efforts as well as with out with a view to improve the quality and collaboration of DRDO. Some of the success productivity, achieving economy of scales, stories are: and acquire new production technologies. i) Commanders’ Day Thermal Imaging 7.17 OFB has an ambitious plan of Night Sight for T-72 (CTI T-72) has been modernization envisaging investment of around developed by OLF in association with Rs.12761 Crore during 12th plan period (2012- IRDE, . It is for the first time 17). Investment planned on modernization of that thermal imaging based night vision Plant & Machinery during XIth and XIIth Plan devices have been designed in the is given in the table 7.2. country. Table-7.2 ii) First lot of Indigenous RGB-60 Rocket Investment Plan of Ordnance Factories (Practice version) has been handed (Rs. in Crores) over to Indian Navy from Ammunition th th Investment XI Plan XII Plan Factory, Khadki. The Rockets are used for Expenditure Projection Anti-submarine warfare and were being, New Capital 689 10271 hitherto, imported from Russia. Renewal and Replacement 1275 2490 iii) Based on an urgent requirement of Artillery Directorate of Army, Ordnance 7.18 The major thrust areas of investment

61 Development Centre/ GCF undertook 7.20 Transparency: Revenue procurement development of Apparatus Air Lifting through the electronic medium has been for 105 mm LFG guns. The apparatus is launched at Ammunition Factory, Khadki on used for lifting the gun as an under slung 9th May. It is a land mark achievement and load. The helicopters involved for this will usher in a new era of openness in material operation are MI – 17 of Indian Air Force procurement. Ordnance Factories expect entry and Sea king of Indian Navy. of new vendors as the information about procurement would be widely available, which iv) Gun Carriage Factory, has will lead to more competition, better quality carried out modifications in the 12.7mm and economy. Heavy Machine Gun (PRAHARI) which were tried out by Indian Navy on board, 7.21 The website of Indian Ordnance MYSORE. Factories (ofb.gov.in) is being updated regularly to make updated information available for v) Indian Army has accorded GS approval dissemination to the citizens, customers and for the induction of 40 mm Multi vendors. A new facility has been provided to Grenade Launcher (MGL) developed by the civil trade customers to enable customers Ordnance Factory, Trichy into service. In track their order of pistol and revolver from the past, this weapon had been imported various Ordnance factories. from South Africa in limited numbers by Army. 7.22 Safety & Environmental Protection: The entire gamut of Corporate Level Safety vi) OFB has taken up an ambitious R&D activities in the area of Engineering, Explosive project of producing 155/ 39 mm and and Electrical Safety, Pollution Control, 155/ 45 mm artillery guns, similar to the Disaster Management and Occupational FH 77B guns in service with Indian army, Health in OFB Organisation is being looked based on the technology documents after by the Controllerate of Safety (COS) as available with the factories. a whole. Other than COS, the command vii) Ordnance Factory, Tiruchirapalli has and management of Safety are decentralized developed 7.62mm Automatic Assault through four Regional Controllerate of Safety Rifle, as an alternative to AK-47 Rifle, (RCSs) located at , Nagpur (Ambajhari), which is used extensively by the Central Chennai () & Pune (Khadki), covering all and State Police Forces for countering the 39 Ordnance Factories. At each RCS, there insurgency operations. Initial evaluation is also one Regional electrical Inspector (REI) has been carried out by MHA and the for looking after the Electrical Safety aspect. weapon is being prepared for extensive 7.23 With regard to Pollution Control user’s trial. Measures as Safety Environment protection, the

62 Ordnance Factories are complying with all the attended to on priority. SC/ ST Cell at Pollution/Environment related Acts and Rules. different units monitor these activities. Effluents are discharged from the Factories after Meeting with the administrative Heads of necessary treatment in the Effluent Treatment Organisation/ Units from time to time are Plant (ETPs)/ Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs). also held. All the Ordnance Factories are ensuring that DEFENCE PUBLIC SECTOR the effluents (Water & Air) meet the specified UNDERTAKINGS (DPSUs) standards as laid down by the Pollution Control Board of the State where the factory is located Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and have obtained Consent for discharge of 7.25 The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Water & Air from the Pollution Control Boards, (HAL) is a Navratna company and the as applicable under the relevant Acts. The largest DPSU under the Department of Factories are also having Laboratory facilities Defence Production, Ministry of Defence. (which are NABL accredited) for testing of The authorized and paid-up capital of the effluents. To control the Air Pollution, stack company is Rs. 160.00 crore and Rs. 120.50 gas monitoring is carried out in the Factories. crore respectively. It has positioned itself as a All efforts are also made to keep the noise comprehensive solution provider to the Indian pollution within limits in the shops. Defence Services in aviation, spanning fighter 7.24 Facilities Provided to SCs, STs and aircraft, trainer aircraft and light helicopters. OBCs: Around 90% of its sales is to the Indian Defence Services. The turnover of the company during i) Various Government Policies on 2010-11 was around Rs. 13,000 crore. The reservation to SCs/ STs/ OBCs in DR Government is planning to disinvest 10% of and SCs/ STs in promotion are being its shareholding in the equity capital of the followed. company. ii) To protect the interest of the reserved 7.26 HAL has 19 Production Divisions categories, a cell has been opened at and 10 R&D Centres located in Bangalore, O.F. Board as well as in all other units Nasik, , Lucknow, Kanpur, Korwa, under O.F. Board. Koraput and Barrackpore. Modern design iii) Liaison Officers, who inspect the roster and and production infrastructure for aircraft, advise the management in matters related helicopters, their engines, accessories to reservation, concession, relaxation (hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel and instruments) provided in various Government Rules, and avionic systems (radars, navigation have been nominated. system, communication systems etc) have iv) Grievances of the SCs/ STs and OBCs are been established in dedicated units.

63 7.27 The company has produced 15 types close air support and attack roles with air of Aircraft from in-house R&D and 14 types support and attack roles with Air to Air/ Air to under license. The Company is currently Ground Missiles, rockets, turret gun, Electronic producing the following types of aircraft for warfare suite and NBC sensors. the Air Force, Army, Navy, Coast Guard and 7.30 The indigenous light weight, multi-role civilian requirements: Fourth Generation Fighter Aircraft, the Light • SU-30MKI, multirole fighter Combat Aircraft (LCA), Tejas received Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) in January 2011. • Hawk-Advanced Jet Trainer It is now heading for FOC (Final Operation • Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Clearance) and is expected to become fully operational by the end of 2012. • Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) 7.31 Development wings are grouped • Dornier 228 – Light Transport Aircraft together in ten R&D centres – the major being • Dhruv (Advanced Light Helicopter) Aircraft R&D Centre and Rotary Wing R&D centre at Bangalore for design and development • Chetak, Cheetah and Cheetal helicopters of fixed wing and Helicopters respectively. 7.28 New major products currently under Other R&D centres are Strategic Electronic R&D design and development at HAL are the Light centre, Aerospace System and Equipment R&D Utility Helicopter (LUH) and the Light Combat centre; aircraft upgrade R&D centre, Engine & Helicopter (LCH). Test Bed R&D centre, Mission and Combat 7.29 Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), a System R&D centre and Gas Turbine R&D dedicated Helicopter, designed and developed centre. Apart from this, the rotary wing has a by HAL made its Maiden flight in March, 2010. separate design and development centre. This is the first craft, in the attack helicopter 7.32 The new variant of ALH (Mk.III) category, to be designed and developed in with Shakti engine, systems like electronic India indigenously. LCH will be suitable for warfare sensors, counter measure systems was developed for the IAF and Army. The twin Shakti engines give the armed ALH the required power to operate at 6 km altitude.

7.33 The Su-30 MKI aircraft is manufactured under licence in 4 phases. Absorption of technology in all the 4 Phases has been completed. In Phase IV, licensed articles are LCH- First Flight of second Technology Demonstrator manufactured from raw material including TD-2

64 the “Institutional” category for performance Excellence.

7.37 The Divisions of HAL have implemented requirements of ISO 9001-2000 QMS standard and obtained certification.

7.38 Seven HAL Divisions have also First SU-30 MKI aircraft manufactured from raw implemented the Aerospace Sector Quality material Management system requirements stated in fuselage. Production of aircraft from raw AS 9100 standard and obtained certification. material stage has commenced from the year Four of these Divisions have also obtained 2010-11. NADCAP certification (National Aerospace 7.34 HAL has achieved exports of Rs. 237.39 Defence Contractors Accreditation Programme crore for the financial year 2010-2011. The – USA) for special processes such as NDT, heat value of export orders booked during the treatment, welding etc. year 2011-12 up to November, 2011 stands Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) at Rs.267.40 crore. HAL also has plans to complete the supply contract of 6 Cheetah/ 7.39 Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Cheetal Helicopters to a Navratna PSU, was Suriname and Namibia HAL has achieved exports established at Bangalore during 2011-12. of Rs. 237.39 crore for the by the Government of financial year 2010-2011. India under the Ministry of 7.35 A dedicated The value of export orders Defence in the year 1954. Aerospace Division has booked during the year BEL ranks 64th among been created for the launch 2011-12 up to November top 100 companies world vehicle structures for Indian 2011 stands at Rs.267.40 wide in defence revenues space programs. Structures, crore. published by Defence News tankages and heat shields USA. BEL has nine units for the GSLV, PSLV, INSAT spread all over the country. are manufactured in this Division, located in Bangalore. Special high-tech facilities have 7.40 The company has core competencies been established to take up production of thin in areas of Radars & Weapon Systems, Sonars, walled huge aluminium alloy structures (upto Communication, Electronic Warfare Systems, 4.5 m dia) at this facility. Electro Optics and Tanks Electronics etc. About 80% turnover of the company comes from 7.36 HAL received Raksha Mantri’s Award these business segments. BEL manufactures for excellence for the year 2009-10 under Electronics Voting Machines (EVMs), large

65 variety of Components like Integrated Circuits, requirements of customers, BEL has initiated a Hybrid Microcircuits, semiconductor devices, number of actions for providing the necessary solar cells etc. thrust. Technology road map and a three year R&D plan have been prepared to set goals for all 7.41 Apart from these, BEL also has presence R&D divisions. Resources have been augmented in the areas of Access Control Systems, Security and enhanced budgets have been sanctioned systems, Solar systems & select non defence for R & D to realise the plans. A number of applications. joint development programs with DRDO labs 7.42 Some of the Major supplies made/ also have been initiated. BEL won (i) Standing being made during 2011-12 are Rohini Radar, Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE) Surveillance Radar Element, Akash Missile Meritorious Award for Corporate Governance, system, Radio Relay F(Low Band), V/UHF R&D, Technology Development & Innovation. Communication system, Combat Net Radio, (ii) Raksha Mantri’s Awards in the categories Instant Fire Detection & Suppression System, TI of Exports, Best Performing Division, Import Sight for IGLA, Passive Night Vision Devices, Substitution, Design Effort and Innovation (iii) Low Power Jammer, Ground Based Mobile Selected as the top Indian Company under the Elint, Mobile Communication Terminal, Lorros Electrical & Electronic Equipment, Technology Mast, Digital Radio Trunking System, Coastal Development sector for the Dun & Bradstreet- Surveillance System, HUMSA-NG, Socio Rolta Corporate Awards 2010. (iv) International Economic and Caste census Project, Tablet Aerospace Awards 2011 under the categories PC of ‘Most Influential Company of the Year’ and ‘Excellence in Innovation’ (v) BEL received the 7.43 BEL is a technology driven company. Dun & Bradstreet-Rolta Corporate Award for All the units have their own Research & the year 2010 (vi) Elcina-EFY awards 2010- Development (R&D) Groups, which are 11 in the categories of Exports & Business supported by three central laboratories for Excellence. developing cutting edge technologies. BEL is spending about 6 to 7% of 7.45 In the area of its annual turnover, every BEL is spending about 6 to Quality Assurance, the year, on R&D. In 2010- 7% of its annual turnover, Company adopted the Total 11, BEL spent Rs.388 Cr. every year, on R&D in 2010- Quality Management (TQM) against Rs. 316 Cr. spent in 112, BEL spent Rs.388 Cr. philosophy in the year 2009-10. against Rs. 316 Cr. spent in 1990 under the acronym 2009-10. “TORQUE” which stands 7.44 Considering the for Total Organisational need for developing Quality Enhancement. TORQUE is based on new technologies and products to meet the the premise that the quality of products and

66 services is not only the responsibility of the 7.47 Integrity pact: BEL has adopted Integrity production/ shop floor personnel, but other Pact on July 31, 2010 for all Orders/ Contracts support services also have a role to play in of value Rs. 20 Crore and above. As per CVC’s meeting and exceeding customer’s expectations recommendation, BEL has appointed Shri N. K. through supply of quality products and services. Sinha, IAS (Retd.), former Secretary, Planning Company has adopted CII-EXIM Bank Business Commission and former Chairman, PESB as Excellence Model to improve its overall one of the IEM for BEL. Business and strategic excellence. Adoption of 7.48 Issues of general interest to public - this Model since 2002 has helped the Company Society development/ Social Responsibility in understanding the expectations of various initiatives: In tune with BEL’s cherished value stakeholders and in enhancing their satisfaction of fulfilling social responsibilities, the Company level. During the year 2011-12, five of the is committed to contribute for the socio- BEL Units / SBUs participated in the ‘CII- economic development of its stakeholders and EXIM Bank Award for Business Excellence’. the business decisions of the Company will be Bangalore Unit achieved Level-II recognition in line with its obligations of Corporate Social i.e. ‘Commendation Certificate for Significant Responsibility (CSR). BEL’s sustained initiatives Achievement’. Chennai, Kotdwara, Ghaziabad aim at earning the goodwill of the community & Panchkula Units received ‘Commendation and enhancing the image of the Company. Certificate for Strong Commitment to Excel’ Pursuing this objective the Company has a under this Award scheme. policy on CSR. In the year 2010-11, Rs.208 7.46 Company achieved an export turnover lakh was spent on CSR. of US $41.53 million during the year 2010-11 Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers as against US $ 23.67 million during 2009- (GRSE) 10, registering an increase of 75.45% over the previous year. A very significant portion of 7.49 Garden Reach Shipbuilding & the export is related to offset. The Company Engineers Ltd., (GRSE), is “MINI RATNA executed large offset contracts for companies CATEGORY-I” Public Sector Company since such as M/s Fincantieri, Italy, Boeing, USA September 5, 2006. GRSE is recognized as a and Northrop Grumman, USA. BEL has over the leading Shipbuilding Yard and manufacturer years taken a number of initiatives to increase of high value ships with embedded of most exports. The Company plans to increase its advanced technologies of the field. The vision exports through direct exports and offsets. It of the Company is “To become a World class has identified African and South East Asian Shipbuilder and Engineering Company”. countries for special focus on product exports. 7.50 Major Achievements: It has a very significant opportunity in the offset business related to various platforms. (i) Delivery of Ships to Navy:

67 During the FY (2011-12) the following three Water FAC ships were delivered to Indian Navy:

• INS Kabra (GRSE Yard No. 2064)

• INS Koswari (GRSE Yard No. 2065)

• INS Karuva (GRSE Yard No. 2066)

(ii) Delivery of Ships to Indian Coast Guard: Launching of 2nd ASW Corvette During the FY (2011-12), two Inshore Patrol Vessels are to be delivered to Indian Coast 2011. Guard. (b) Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPVs) of Indian • CGS Rajashree (GRSE Yard No. 2072) Coast Guard

• CGS Rajtarang (GRSE Yard No. 2073) Third, fourth and fifth Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPV) of eight ships ordered from Indian Coast (iii) Launching of Ships: Guard were simultaneously launched on During the FY (2011-12) the following Ships September 30, 2011. were launched: • ICGS Rajkiran (GRSE Yard No. 2074) (a) Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette • ICGS Rajkamal (GRSE Yard No. 2075) [(ASW(C)] of Project P-28 • ICGS Rajratan (GRSE Yard No. 2076) • The second Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette [ASW(C)], ‘Kadmat’ (GRSE 7.51 Mauritius Off Shore Patrol Vessel (GRSE Yard 3021): The contract for export Yard No. 3018) was launched on 25 Oct order of Off Shore Patrol Vessel for Mauritius was signed in May 2011 and production of ship was started on June 15, 2011 (four months ahead of the schedule as per contract). The schedule delivery of ship is in the year 2014. This is the first ever export order awarded to GRSE for a Warship.

7.52 Implementation of ERP System in GRSE: GRSE in its modernisation drive has successfully implemented the state of art ERP GRSE Yd No. 3018 on October 25, 2011 system. The system is fully operational in GRSE

68 with following features: (i) Health Care

(i) Data centre hosting Servers along (ii) Education & Skill Development with LAN & WAN to connect all its 8 (iii) Community Development Manufacturing facilities and 2 Marketing/ Regional offices. 7.56 Environment: The concern for environment has never been overlooked by (ii) Document Management System to help GRSE. “Consent to Operate” certificate has the company to move towards paperless been obtained from The West Bengal Pollution operation and faster decision making. Control Board under the provisions of relevant (iii) Smart Card based Attendance recording Water and Air (Prevention and Control of system for all Employees ERP for Pollution) Act 1974 and Section 21 of the Air generation of automated payroll process. (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981, which is valid till August 31, 2013. 7.53 Raksha Rajya Mantri formally inaugurated and dedicated to the Nation 7.57 Energy Conservation: The average the Data centre along with successful power factor of this yard has so far been implementation of Information and recorded as 99.70, the maximum and minimum Communication technologies on October 24, being 99.87 and 99.04 respectively during the 2011. present financial year.

7.58 The following energy conservation measures have been taken / in operation:

(a) Solar water heating systems have been installed in Hot Meal Canteens.

(b) Energy Audit in all units of GRSE is conducted every year to optimize consumption of fuel ie. coal, 7.54 Corporate Social Responsibility: GRSE electricity, petroleum etc. and has signed an MoU with Tata Institute of Social recommendations implemented. Sciences (TISS) for a period of 5 years. TISS will This is also a parameter incorporated assist in implementation of CSR projects along in the yearly ‘Memorandum Of with CSR related services in the organization. Understanding’ (MOU). 7.55 CSR is an integral part of GRSE’s (c) Introduction of battery operated corporate philosophy and they have defined material handling equipment and the following areas for CSR projects:

69 increased installation of electronic ballasts for lighting systems.

(d) Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL), TL5 luminaries, LED luminaries, Solar powered LED based street lighting are now only being used for illumination of new offices and departments. Such fittings are also Sail Training Ship being extensively replacing existing luminaries.

(e) Use of star rated window AC has been adopted. In AC plants Solid State Control system, energy efficient compressors are introduced.

(f) VVVF type control systems have been used in elevators during refurbishment of old elevators to 5T GRP boat reduce the energy consumption by 7.61 The yard is in the process of 2% approximately. implementing a modernisation plan to meet Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) the future challenges in terms of technology and workload. This is being carried out in four 7.59 Goa Shipyard Limited is the youngest phases at an estimated outlay of Rs.800 crore. and the smallest of Defence Shipyards. From Commissioning of Phase 1 & 2 comprising of a humble beginning as a small barge repair setting up of 6000T shiplift system along with and construction yard in 1957, GSL has grown building berths & jetty and laying of foundation in status as a competitive Shipyard capable for phase 3 & 4 was done by Raksha Mantri of indigenously designing and building on May 21, 2011. Facilities planned under sophisticated high technology ships for the phase 3 & 4 include new hull fabrication Indian Navy and Coast Guard. It was conferred and outfitting shops for modular construction the Mini Ratna Group-I status in March, 2007. and GRP complex for building of MCMVs for 7.60 During the year, 1 Sail Training Ship Indian Navy. for Indian Navy and 1 GRP boat for Sardar 7.62 Production and R&D Programme: Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited have been GSL undertakes its own R&D for design delivered. and development of its product range. New

70 shipbuilding projects are based on in-house a) Installation of solar lighting for design, an outcome of R&D over 30 years. It is emergency lighting in substations. noteworthy that GSL’s indigenously developed b) Installation of occupancy sensors designs of Patrol Vessels have saved the country for containers and wash rooms. considerable amount of foreign exchange by avoiding import of ships/ designs. This has c) Installation of variable frequency also given an impetus to the country’s efforts drive for centralized compressor towards self reliance in ship design. unit.

7.65 Corporate Governance: GSL has implemented the “Guidelines on Corporate Governance for CPSEs 2010” and recently revised the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics for Board members and Senior Management. The Board of Directors of GSL comprises of full time functional directors, Govt. directors and Independent directors.

7.66 Human Resources: Some of the activities are as follows: Birds eye view of facilities under Modernisation phase 1 & 2 a) Welfare of Persons with 7.63 Diversification: GSL has diversified Disabilities/ SC/ ST/ OBCs: GSL its business activities, following projects are has been following the provisions under execution: of the persons with disabilities (Equal opportunities, Protection of a) Damage Control Simulator for Rights and Full Participation) Act Indian Navy at Kochi 1995 in order to enable persons b) Shore Based Test Facility at INS with disabilities to avail the benefits Hansa of reservation.

c) Supply, installation and service b) Women Empowerment: In GSL, support for Stern Gear Systems. empowerment of women is given prime importance. Women 7.64 Environment: GSL has undertaken employees’ rights are protected and several measures towards complying with they are treated at par with the male requisite statuary requirements, also implanted counterparts. Energy Conservation measures such as: c) CSR activities: Corporate Social

71 Responsibility at Goa Shipyard c) ICC PSE Excellence Award 2011 in Limited involves various voluntary Miniratna & Other category. efforts, which the company engages d) Creative HR Practices Award itself in order to contribute 2010-11 in Corporate Global HR towards social development while Excellence Awards. improving the quality of life of the community as a good corporate Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) citizen. 7.68 Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) is d) The Company entered into a the largest shipyard under the Department Memorandum of Agreement with of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, India. It caters to the needs of Shipping, Oil on February 7, 2011 for conduct and Defence Sectors in construction and of a baseline survey and need repairs of bulk carriers, passenger vessels, tugs, assessment for implementation of survey vessels, drill ship, offshore and inshore corporate social responsibility. patrol vessels (OPVs & IPVs), dredgers, oil tankers, oil rigs and conventional submarines e) Formulated a new CSR policy in etc. The yard has so far built and delivered accordance with the DPE Guidelines 164 vessels including 11 wellhead platforms and signed an MOA with NCSR to ONGC and repaired around 1870 vessels to HUB to facilitate in execution of various clienteles and one F-class submarine to CSR projects through empanelment Indian Navy. An 877 EKM submarine is under of NGOs for CSR projects, Training, modernization and refitting. Shipbuilding, Monitoring, Impact Assessment and being an assembly industry, is a very complex events/ publications. engineering and labour oriented industry 7.67 Awards: GSL has won following involving lot of human effort. Around 100 awards: design engineers are working in design and drawing offices on design of merchant vessels, a) Raksha Mantri’s award for ‘Best bulkers, tugs etc. The design office developed Performing Shipyard’ for the year in house design for 14,000 DWT to 30,000 2009-10. DWT bulkers under “Standard Flexible Design“ b) Raksha Mantri’s award for ‘Design and also tugs. Efforts’ for the year 2009-10 for In- 7.69 HSL has well equipped design facility house design & development of the with latest TRIBON 3 M and AUTOCAD 2008 Propulsion System, integration and shipbuilding software. machinery control. 7.70 The infrastructure of yard was up-

72 graded from construction of 8,000 DWT steam (a) Action is initiated for introduction of vessels to 53,000 DWT diesel driven bulkers e-procurement in HSL and likely to today. The technology has been upgraded from be implemented by March, 2012. riveting stage to semi-automatic/ automatic (b) Initiated National Informatics welding and a maximum 5-Ton steel fabricated Center (NIC) mail service in view of block in 1950’s to 250-300 Ton block. more confidentiality & security for 7.71 HSL’s vision is to become one of the all HSL official correspondence. best shipyards as it has tremendous potential (c) Implemented the network security to propel the company to greater heights. using group policy. 7.72 Production Programs: 7.74 Environmental Protection: HSL Vessels under construction continues to be environment friendly, and has fulfilled all the statutory requirements of Central & State Pollution Control Boards. The Company is committed to meet all the stipulated standards for maintaining and protecting the environment.

7.75 Scheduled Castes: The SC/ ST employees in HSL are represented by HS SC/ ST Welfare Association which is an elected body. The M. V. Good Trade 53,000 DWT bulker Management of HSL is extending their co- operation for smooth conduct of their elections to elect their representatives and providing Office to carry out their welfare activities and taking up the grievances of SC/ ST employees with the Management. The reservations for SC /STs in employment are followed as per the directives issued by the Government from time to time.

7.76 Financial Restructuring: The Ministry INS Rani Abbakka, Inshore Patrol Vessel has sanctioned Rs.824.90 Crore towards 7.73 Information Technology: HSL has financial restructuring package as mentioned successfully implemented the following tasks below: during the year: i) An amount of Rs.452.68 Crore

73 (Rupees Four Hundred Fifty two the world. Crore and sixty eight lakhs) has been 7.81 Mazagon Dock Limited is a leading given as grants in aid for clearance Shipyard amongst all Defence PSU shipyards of old outstanding liabilities towards constructing warships and Submarines. The banks, employee arrears, tax arrears yard is presently constructing State of the Art and other liabilities. Stealth Frigates under Project P17, Missile ii) The existing Government loan with Destroyers under Project P15A, Scorpene interest and Government guarantee Submarines under Project P75. fee against loan from SBI amounting 7.82 MDL has delivered INS Satpura 2nd to Rs.372.22 Crore (Rupees Three Ship of the P17 Frigates class on July 9, 2011. hundred Seventy Two Crore and Potent surface combatants like INS Satpura Twenty Two lakhs) has been will add cutting edge technology to the Naval converted as loan in perpetuity fleet & would serve well to support nation’s without interest. interests. On Commissioning, ‘Satpura’ will 7.77 Modernisation: The yard is required undoubtedly be a formidable force in the to be modernized to increase its capacity and service of the Nation and can play a vital efficiency for construction of sophisticated role in adding further teeth to the blue water Defence Vessels in future. capability to the Indian Navy.

7.78 Ministry of Defence has sanctioned 7.83 Not content with the laurels and Rs. 457.36 Crore towards modernization/ up- realizing that it would have to face competition gradation of aging machinery/ infrastructure. from private shipyards in future, MDL has setup a virtual reality centre with most advanced 7.79 Research & Development: T h o u g h state of the art equipment that will aid the 3D an exclusive R & D department was nor modeling software to visualize the entire ship created, HSL has developed it own in-house in a 3D stereoscopic immersive environment design for 14,000 DWT 30,000 DWT bulkers thus enabling many layout related issues to be under standard flexible design besides various resolved at an early design phase. MDL also capacities bollard pull tugs. implemented procurement procedure through Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) e-procurement, this will adopt a simplified and transparent tendering procedure 7.80 The Company was incorporated as a as an alternative to traditional manual Defence PSU on May 14, 1960 and celebrated tendering. E-procurement covers full cycle its Golden Jubilee last year. The company of purchasing, connect buyers and suppliers/ which was ship repair yard in 1960 became electronic exchange of tenders, catalogues, one of the leading warship-building yards in contracts, purchase orders, invoices etc. The

74 e-procurement solution envisages benefits Crane, creation of a Modular Workshop and such as improved image and transparency, construction of an additional Wet Basin at cost reduction, better decision making, a total cost of around Rs. 826 Crores. These process efficiency, audit trail, price/ supplier facilities on completion are expected to reduce behavior forecasting, suppliers’ performance build periods of Warships/ Submarines. monitoring. BEML Limited 7.84 Environment: The Company fulfills all 7.87 BEML Limited (BEML) is a Mini-Ratna statutory requirements of Central and State (Category – I) multi-location, multi product pollution control Boards. The Company is Company under the Ministry of Defence, committed to meet all the stipulated standards engaged in the design, manufacturing, for maintaining and protecting the environment marketing and after sales service of a wide by development of green cover Rain Harvesting range of Mining & Construction equipment, and Garbage Composting Projects and these Defence & Aerospace products and Rail & projects are on anvil. Metro products. The Company serves the 7.85 Energy conservation: Energy core sectors of the economy such as Defence, conservation has become very important Aerospace, Coal/ non-coal mining, cement, activity for large companies. MDL has also taken power, irrigation, infrastructure sectors, rail effective steps to conserve energy by replacing and metro transportation system. existing tube lights with energy efficient tube 7.88 BEML, established in 1964, has its lights, replacing old power guzzling window Corporate HQ and Central Marketing Division air conditioners with latest air conditioners at Bangalore and 4 manufacturing complexes having three star ratings, modernizing EOT with 9 production units located in Bangalore, Cranes system with Variable Frequency Drive Mysore, Kolar Gold Fields and Palakkad. The Control and replacing old compressor by new Company also owns a subsidiary – Vignyan Screw type LP air Compressor having Variable Frequency Drive Control. The Company has also completed conversion of three Diesel vehicles to CNG. The Company is moving towards water harvesting and using non- conventional energy by installation of Solar Panels on its buildings.

7.86 Modernization: The Company has embarked upon a modernization plan to upgrade the infrastructure and technology involving mainly erection of a 300 Ton Goliath BEML DUMPER – BH 35-2

75 up of manufacturing capability was given utmost priority. Capital was allocated and augmentation of capacity, up-gradation and modernization of plant and machinery in all the production units were taken up.

7.90 The Company, recognizing the need to expand and modernize the production infrastructure as a primary requirement for STAINLESS STEEL EMU expanding business, infused sizable Capex for the first time in several years since 2007-08 which otherwise was miniscule. Also, in order to meet the future business needs, augmented the manufacturing infra at KGF by acquiring 1109 acres of land along with two workshops from the adjoining PSU Bharat Gold Mines Ltd (BGML) as a strategic expansion move. One facility has since been established as Rail Coach Unit-II for Coaches and is rolling BEML TATRA BAHMOS 12 X 12 out coaches at the rate of 1 coach per day Industries located at Tarikere, Karnataka, which graduating from parts production to complete produces steel castings. The Company has a coach manufacturing including furnishing. nation-wide net work of sales & service offices The other established as Heavy fabrication and spare parts depots within close proximity Unit – HFU (feeder unit to other divisions) of major customers. is now graduated to assembling a complete 7.89 Capacity Augmentation through equipment. Modernization, Acquisition& Expansion: The 7.91 Green Field Venture: As another Company’s big dream to become large Business strategic move, the Company extended the Conglomerate with plans of expansions and manufacturing facilities beyond Karnataka and diversification was appropriately supported inaugurated BEML’s Green Field Project – with matching CAPEX, ability to identify and ‘Palakkad Manufacturing Complex’ exclusively en-cash emerging opportunities, dynamism to for Defence manufacturing at Palakkad, Kerala, foresee and bring in breakthrough technology thereby expanding Rail & Metro and Defence within a time frame, enlarging product basket business capacity to increase the Company’s & diversification, entering into ToT, ability to revenues. The new complex at Palakkad, Kerala improve labour productivity & discipline and has been established & has started production adopt appropriate business models. Building

76 since May 2010. in Asia to manufacture both surface mining and underground mining products as a one 7.92 Brown Field Venture: Vignyan Industries stop shop. Limited (VIL) - Subsidiary of BEML: Invested in Fast Loop No Bake Moulding machine to 7.94 Further, BEML is currently expanding its increase the capacity to over 6000 tonns to product basket with the following: cater to increasing captive requirement of steel a. Manufacture of ARV & related products castings of BEML. using its dedicated world class test track 7.93 Mining and Allied Machinery at KGF. Corporation (MAMC): With growing b. Manufacture of Aggregates and parts for environmental concerns, Mining companies, Main Battle Tank including Powerpack especially CIL, are planning to switch over comprising transmission, Final drive & from open cast to underground mining. BEML Engine. is already producing some of the underground mining equipments. To cater to the growing c. Proposing overhauling of Main Battle need of high technology underground Tank BMP –II. products, BEML has acquired assets of West d. Manufacturing spares & aggregates for the Bengal-based sick PSU, Mining and Allied entire range of Tank & related products. Machinery Corporation (MAMC) which was engaged in manufacturing of underground 7.95 Diversification: Green Field Project: mining equipment, through a JV formed (i) Aero Space Manufacturing Division: with government-owned Coal India Ltd and The Company has foreseen the emerging Damodar Valley Corporation, by investing opportunities in Aerospace applications Rs.100 crore. BEML owns 48% in the acquired keeping in view of Defence offset venture while Coal India and Damodar Valley policies, thus this division was launched hold 26% each. This buy out of MAMC for manufacture and supply of Ground assets and formation of JV Company MAMC handling equipment, tooling and Industries Limited will help BEML to extend components for Aerospace application its product range in this sector further with in Mysore factory. assured business from CIL and DVC for next 10 years. This provides BEML an opportunity (ii) Dredger Equipment Manufacturing to supply the entire gamut of equipments Division: As a major initiative, the required for both surface and underground company has forayed into Dredger mining, with suitable technology tie-up with equipment manufacturing business to en- global leaders, as required. Incidentally it may cash emerging opportunities and formed be noted that BEML will be the first Company a Dredger Division at Mysore.

77 (iii) Track Laying Business - Infrastructure at Corporate Level for scanning technologies Development Services: In order to fuel its worldwide and the Company could enter into ambitious growth plans in Rail & Metro a host of technology tie-ups with major global sector, BEML forayed into track laying leaders. In-house R&D development was also business for the Track laying works of given a thrust and necessary resources were , various Indian Metro provided towards R&D expenditure, which corporations and also Merry-go-round resulted in development of several major new tracks for new coal based Thermal Power products. By virtue of the above efforts, the plants. contribution of the new/ upgraded products is over 29% of the total turnover. This has (iv) Dedicated Freight Corridor: BEML which also helped in sustaining and improving is already in the business of passenger market shares in certain product segments. transport in Rail sector has diversified The company has earmarked 1.8% of its sales into the business of freight transportation. turnover for R&D expenditure for the year BEML has already produced aluminium 2011-12. wagons and stainless steel wagons in anticipation of the requirements of the 7.98 Products launched by in-house R&D: In- dedicated freight corridor project coming house Research & Development was also given up. a thrust and necessary resources were provided which resulted in development of products such 7.96 R & D Programmes: The Company has as BE 1250 EXCAVATORBH, 150E DUMPER, a well established R&D set up, the biggest of its BH 205E DUMPER, BG 405AMOTOR kind in India. The R&D Laboratories are set up GRADER, BE 450 EXCAVATOR, GRAD BM21 with UNDP assistance and are recognized by MULTI BARREL ROCKET LAUNCHER SYSTEM the Department of Science & Technology. The (MBRLS), FIELD ARTILLERY TRACTOR (FAT) major activities of R&D include Design and 6X6, OHE CAR FOR INDIAN RAILWAYS development of new products and aggregates for products such as Dozers, Dumpers, 7.99 Exports: BEML has exported goods and Excavators, Loaders & other Defence and services valued around Rs.2800 crore till March Railway Products, Technology absorption, 2011. BEML has exported over Rs.678 crore in Indigenization, ToT, Company standardization the last three years and thus graduated from activities. R&D facilities include Power-line being a ‘Star Exporter’ to a ‘Trading House’. Laboratory, Structural Engineering Laboratory, During the year 2010-11 the exports were to Fluid Power Laboratory, Material Science the tune of Rs. 217 crore. It successfully made Laboratory, Electronics and Instrumentation foray into new markets in new countries like Laboratory, Prototype Shops. Zimbabwe, Thailand, Ghana, Sri Lanka etc.

7.97 A separate Technology cell was created 7.100 Business Vision & Future Plans: The

78 Company has initially set an ambitious target Engine division, Mysore continue to hold of achieving Rs.5000 crore sales by the year NABL accreditations. 2013-14 and has adopted various strategic 7.104 During the year, M/s. VIL, Tarikere has initiatives as explained above like Expansion, also successfully implemented and obtained diversification, restructuring, acquisition of ISO9001-2008 QMS Certification. technology, joint ventures, HR initiatives etc. With all these initiatives, plans are afoot to 7.105 Quality Circles are active throughout the achieve Rs. 5000 crore in 2011-12/ 2012- company to bring in continual improvements 13. The Company therefore has recast the in product and process quality. vision and strategies with next milestone of 7.106 Corporate Governance: BEML continues Rs. 10,000 crore turnover by 2018-19 and is to pursue long term corporate goals based on putting in place the road map for achieving the the values of financial discipline, high ethical same through its Corporate Plan – II. standards, transparency and complete trust. 7.101 Quality: Various “Quality Assurance ‘Attainment of the higher results through right Teams” (QAT) at divisions have made means’ summarises BEML’s way of Corporate necessary Quality Plans & Checksheets have Governance. been prepared at in-process inspection and 7.107 Environment and Afforestation: handed over to the production shops and implementation by the operators is in progress. (i) Afforestation: In order to protect the At Assembly & Final Testing, Stagewise environment in and around the factory checksheets preparation is under progress. premises/ Township, tree plantation were undertaken. Around 18 lakh saplings 7.102 Consultancy services of M/s. NIQR, of various types of avenue tree/ flower Chennai, are being utilized for a period of SIX bearing trees were planted in the vacant months from January 2012, to accelerate the lands belonging to the company for QC->QA implementation at divisions. maintaining ecological balance in the 7.103 All manufacturing divisions continue surrounding areas. to hold ISO9001-2008 Quality Management (ii) Environmental Pollution control System (QMS) certification. The KGF, Bangalore measures: Effluent treatment plants have and Mysore Complexes are certified for been constructed inside the factory ISO14001-2004 Environmental Management premises of the Production Units for System (EMS). Bangalore Complex is certified treatment of domestic/ industrial effluents. for BS OHSAS 18001-2007 Integrated Further, treatment plants/ oxidation Management System. Engine Division, Mysore ponds for treatment of natural process complex is certified for AS9100B Aerospace of treating effluents have been installed certification. Laboratories at R&D, KGF and

79 in various locations inside the factory has adopted four children - Nivedha, and township. Treated effluent water Madhavan, Soudararajan and Dilip, of is being utilized by the Landscaping The United Physically Handicapped Department in the production unit. School of Coimbatore at an annual Artificial tanks have been constructed in sponsorship of Rs.34,000/-(Rupees Thirty Manufacturing Complexes to harvest rain Four Thousand only). Management has water, restrict soil erosion and to raise directed to continue the adoption till the ground water level. Storage yard facility children can be employed suitably under for Hazardous waste at salvage stores at PWD quota. Division is constructed as per ISO 14001 7.109 Awards: requirements.  BEML declared winner of Aerospace 7.108 Social Responsibilities Activities: and Defence Award for ‘Excellence in (i) Widow Rehabilitation Center: A Widow Indigenous Technology’ for its “Snow Rehabilitation center is functioning Cutter” by SAP Media Worldwide Ltd. engaging 20 widows at KGF Complex for preparing papads for supplying to BEML Canteens located at KGF and Bangalore. BEML Limited provides opportunity to such of the unskilled Contract Labourers who are literates, by extending on-Job skilled training to consider them for regular employment.

(ii) Scholarship to SC/ ST under-Graduate Raksha Rajya Mantri presenting the award to BEML Engineering Students: Company has Executives sponsored a scheme for award of Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) Scholarship to the SC/ ST students pursuing 7.110 Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), full time undergraduate Engineering a Miniratna Category-I Company was course in Engineering Institutions all over incorporated in the year 1970 under the the country. The scheme also aims at Ministry of Defence, Government of India. providing employment to students who BDL started with the manufacture of Anti- successfully complete the Engineering Tank Guided Missiles, but today, has emerged programme. as a conglomerate manufacturing ATGMs of (iii) Adoption of United Physically the latest generations, Surface-to-Air weapon Handicapped Children: BEML Limited systems, strategic weapons, launchers,

80 underwater weapons, decoys and test Russia, and Milan 2-T ATGM in collaboration equipment.The company is on the threshold with MBDA, France. In-house developed of producing Heavy Weight Torpedoes and a CMDS (Counter Measure Dispensing System) broad spectrum of sophisticated weapons. has already been accepted by the Indian Air Force, for Jaguar and LCA. Trials are in 7.111 Most of the products of the Company progress for other platforms.BDL is working in are single shot devices, and therefore call for close association with DRDO for technology highest reliability. In pursuit of this objective, absorption/ assimilation and extending the Quality Policies of the Company have support by providing sub systems/integration been laid down with emphasis on ensuring of missiles. The Company has ventured into quality right from the basic input levels till productionising under- water-weapon systems the realisation of the final product. The quest such as Advanced Light Weight Torpedo for quality has resulted in the Production (TAL), Heavy Weight Torpedo (Varunastra) Divisions , Design & Engineering Design and etc. in Concurrent Engineering mode in Information Technology Divisions obtaining association with NSTL, Visakhapatnam. Life ISO-9001:2008 accreditation. extension activity of ATGMs, AD (Air Defence) 7.112 Technical collaborations with world Missiles and Air-to-Air Missiles is undertaken leaders in weapon system technologies and for all three Services.BDL has drawn up a DRDO have enabled the Company to offer long term perspective plan, which envisages effective and competitive solutions to the manufacturing new products by adopting Armed Forces. BDL has plans in place to emerge state-of-the-art technologies to meet the future as an effective and viable outsourcing hub requirements of the Defence Services. to world missile manufacturers for precision CURRENT PRODUCT RANGE components/ sub-systems at competitive pricing.

7.113 The Company has three units, which are located at Kanchanbagh (Hyderabad), Bhanur (Medak) and Visakhapatnam.

7.114 Besides producing indigenously developed Prithvi (Tactical battle field Surface to Surface Missile ) & Akash (Surface to Air Missile), both missile systems under the IGMDP, BDL is engaged in the production of Konkurs-M and Invar (3UBK-20) Anti Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) in collaboration with AKASH SAM

81 ATGM

AKASH SAM

MILAN -2T ATGM

INVAR (3 UBK-20) ATGM

ADVANCED LIGHT WEIGHT TORPEDO (TAL) KONKURS-M ATGM

82 7.117 Corporate Social Responsibility Award – 2011 from Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE) & Subir Raha Centre for Corporate Governance in recognition to contribution made by Bharat Dynamics Limited for best practices in Corporate & Social Responsibility.

SUBMARINE FIRED DECOY (SFD) Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI)

7.115 New Developments: 7.118 MIDHANI was established in 1973 (i) Presently BDL is executing IAF Order as a Public Sector Undertaking under the for Akash Missiles and Ground Support administrative control of Department of Equipment. Defence Production & Supplies, Ministry of Defence to achieve self reliance in the (ii) BDL has also been nominated as the manufacture of a wide range of Superalloys, Lead Integrator for the Indian Army Order Titanium alloys, Special Purpose Steels etc. for for the Akash SAM for which BDL has the critical sectors, with technical knowhow initiated actions to augment its facilities. from foreign collaborators. Thereafter, (iii) BDL has been nominated as the Missile MIDHANI has developed, manufactured Integrator for LRSAM missile for the and supplied more than 105 grades of high Indian Navy which is being developed performance alloys in different shapes, jointly by DRDO and M/s IAI, Israel. sizes, forms towards programmes of national importance in the Defence, Space and Atomic (iv) BDL has been nominated as the Lead Energy sectors. Midhani was accorded the Integrator for the Army Order and “Mini Ratna Category –I “status in November, development of the missile is in progress 2008. for MRSAM missile. 7.119 MIDHANI has been achieving (v) DRDL, BDL and MBDA, France propose EXCELLENT MoU rating for the last eight years to jointly develop and produce the SR in succession. SAM weapon system through a tri-partite agreement under a single contract. 7.120 The Modernization & up gradation program taken up by the company in recent 7.116 Honours/ Awards/ Achievements: times has reached final stages of completion Golden Peacock Innovation Award – 2010 promising a major boost in the operations of from Institute of Directors (IOD) for Design the company taking the turnover level up to & Development of Intermediate Level Test Rs.500 crore in the current year and attain a System (ILTS) for Counter Measure Dispensing level of Rs.1000 crore by 2015. System.

83 7.121 MIDHANI’s commitment towards on R&D activities catering to Defence needs growth, encouraged it to conclude has been prioritized during the year 2011- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 12. This resulted in the development of six (SAIL) on June 16, grades (a) 15-5WPH and 12-10PH steel for 2011 to explore possibilities of producing/ cryogenic engine application (b) Ferni 39 and converting value added products by mutual 15-5 Ti PH steel for missile application (c) cooperation for Defence sector and another Superni 214 for space application, (d) DMR MoU was signed on September 14, 2011 with 1700 vehicle armoring till December, 2011 Goa Shipyard Limited for joint functioning and . Further three grades of low alloy 80 HLES, establishment of a joint venture in various field HY80 & HSLE 100 for marine application and of mutual interest. Ti 15 V -3A for aerospace application are being developed . Also big Rings of OD 1200 mm x 7.122 MoU was signed with OFB Kolkata, for ID 1100mm x height 400 mm of grade Titan funding Wide Plate Mill amounting to Rs.307 31 in STA condition were developed for ISRO crore with the approval of MOD and balance application. Rs.200 crore funding by Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL), DRDO.

7.123 MIDHANI envisage its objective of sustaining its position as “National Centre for Excellence “ in advance metals.

7.124 Highlights:

• Indigenous development of a water cooled 50 KW plasma torch has been completed at a cost of Rs.8.00 lakh thereby saving the company Rs.17 lakh .

• A dedicated e-procurement portal has been created (eprocuremidhani.gov. in) for publishing and processing of e-procurement tenders. The first batch of e-procurement tenders were published on December 23, 2011 and the site is managed by National Informatics Centre.

7.125 R & D Activities: Additional emphasis

84 7.126 Up-gradation & Modernization: System ISO 9001-2008 during the year and The Phase–I envisaged a revamping and renewed the certification till February, 2014. upgradation program with an investment of 7.129 NABL accreditation was granted in around Rs. 151 crore was completed. The accordance with ISO/ IEC17025:2005 for Phase–II, with a capital outlay of Rs. 200 crore chemical testing discipline in December intended to enhance the capacity utilization 2011. of the Company is at an advanced stage of implementation with a funding support of 7.130 Corporate Governance: The company Rs.100 crore from Ministry of Defence (MOD) continued to put in to place the best systems and balance amount from internal resources. and practices of ”Corporate Governance” in The major equipment commissioned during all its spheres of activities. As part of its social these phases is 6.5 MT Vacuum Induction responsibility Midhani employees donated one Melting Furnace, 10T VAR Furnace, and 10T day’s salary to Prime Minister’s Relief Fund ESR Furnace. Currently 6000 MT Forge press for extending succour to the Flood victims of and Radial Axial Ring Rolling Mill are in Jammu & Kashmir. different stages of procurement. 7.131 Energy Conservation: During the year 7.127 Crystallizing the proposal to acquire MIDHANI obtained “Excellent” rating for being State-of-Art equipment i.e., 4 Hi wide plate within the limits of energy consumption for rolling Mill and 20 T Electric Arc Furnace and Electricity and LPG on account of pro-active tying up, financial support to the tune of Rs. 507 steps taken in conserving energy. Reduction in crore from M/s Advance Systems Laboratory Boiler House furnace oil consumption by using (DRDO) & Ordnance Factory Board (OFB). mechanical pumps for vacuum generation for VIR furnace and replacement of brick work of reheating furnace with ceramic blankets making it more fuel efficient.

7.132 Environment Protection: Midhani continued its efforts to maintain and promote ecological balance by plantation of trees in its premises and township. DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF QUALITY Raksha Rajya Mantri laid foundation stone of a dedicated plant for production of high quality fasteners ASSURANCE (DGQA) made of Titanium and Titanium alloys and special Steels at MIDHANI 7.133 Directorate General of Quality 7.128 Quality: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Assurance (DGQA) is a Quality Assurance audited the Midhani’s Quality Management Organisation functioning under the

85 Department of Defence Production in the (i) Specification control and act as Ministry of Defence. DGQA is responsible for Authority Holding Sealed Particulars second party Quality Assurance of all defence (AHSP). stores and equipment, both imported as well (ii) Provide product related technical as indigenous for the Army, Navy (excluding services to users in field / Formation Naval Armaments) and common User items HQs/ training institutes/ Service for the Air Force procured from Private Sector, HQs. Public Sector Undertakings and Ordnance Factories. It has, therefore, a vital role to play (iii) Render technical advice to Service in defence preparedness of the country. HQs.

7.134 Organisational Structure and (iv) Issue of DGQA approvals/ Functions: DGQA Organisation is assignment lists & cataloguing of structured into ten Technical Directorates, defence stores. each responsible for a distinct range of (c) Defect Investigation: equipment. The Technical Directorates are Investigation of all premature failures structured in two tiers for functional purposes, of in-service equipment to identify the comprising of their Controllerates and Field assignable causes and thereafter initiation Quality Assurance Establishments. In addition, of remedial measures to eliminate/ there are Proof Establishments in case of minimize the occurrences of the same.\ Armament Discipline for carrying out proof of weapons and ammunition. The essential 7.135 Quality Assurance Activities: functions performed by the Organisation are (i) Quality Assurance of Stores: The value as follows:- of stores quality assured during the last (a) Quality Assurance: Some of important three years is given in Table No. 7.3. functions are : Table No. 7.3

(i) Technical Guidance to Value of Stores Inspected (Rs. in Cr.) Manufacturers on Quality related 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 issues. (upto Oct. 2011) 16,203 19,223 9,125 (ii) Technical Evaluation & Final Acceptance. (ii) User Satisfaction: Regular interaction with Users at Command level and visit (iii) Pre & Post Contract Services to to Field Units is undertaken to obtain first Defence Indenters. etc. hand feedback and rendering technical (b) Technical Services/ Guidance: advice.

86 (iii) Self Certification: 59 Manufacturers have is in New Delhi and there are 34 field been awarded Self-Certification till date. establishments in different parts of the country. A number of quality audits were also conducted (iv) NABL Accreditation: 21 Testing on critical products and accessories for Laboratories of DGQA have been granted ensuring compliance with the specifications. NABL accreditation. The organization is also taking part in a number (v) ISO Certification: 73 establishments of of investigations and joint studies with the DGQA have been certified under ISO Service Headquarters and Main Contractors 9001 : 2008. for improving the quality and readability of DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF aeronautical stores. AERONAUTICAL QUALITY ASSURANCE DIRECTORATE OF STANDARDISATION (DGAQA) (DOS)

7.136 The Directorate General of Aeronautical 7.139 Objective: Directorate of Standardi- Quality Assurance (DGAQA) is an organisation sation (DOS) was constituted in 1962 with an under the Department of Defence Production aim to control item proliferation within Defence that is responsible for quality assurance Services. Accordingly, the primary objective and final acceptance of military aircraft, of DOS towards establishing commonality in accessories and other aeronautical stores. The equipment and components among the three organization provides technical guidance to Services so that the overall inventory of the ensure quality assurance during all stages such Defence Services is reduced to the minimum as design, development, production, overhaul is being progressively realised through: and repairs. (a) Preparation of various DGAQA is responsible for 7.137 DGAQA also plays an Standardisation documents. quality assurance and final important role in providing acceptance of military (b) Codification of Defence technical guidance to the aircraft, accessories and Inventory. Service Headquarters and other aeronautical stores. manufacturers during various (c) Entry Control. stages of procurement of 7.140 Defence Standardisation Cells and aeronautical stores. The organisation has Detachments: To provide requisite thrust put in place quality management systems to to standardisation activities, 09 Defence ensure that the stores procured are meeting Standardisation Cells (at Ichapur, Kanpur, the required specifications and performance Bangalore, Pune, Jabalpur, Chennai, parameters. Dehradun, New Delhi and Hyderabad) and 7.138 The Headquarters of the organisation 04 Detachments (at Ahmednagar, Mumbai,

87 Vishakapatnam & Kochi) have been established (a) Standardisation: The standardisation under the DOS. The dedicated training institutes targets set for the year 2011-12 include located at Defence Standardisation Cells Pune 839 for New standard documents and 624 & Delhi ensure that the officers & staff of DOS for Revision documents. Against these are fully equipped to meet growing challenges targets, 508 New Standard documents associated with the process of standardisation & 361 Revision documents have been and codification. prepared till November 30, 2011. A total of 4,906 joint services documents 7.141 Effective Network for Standards: have been formulated till November 30, A DOS defence standards website i.e. 2011. http://www.defstand.gov.in and its Hindi Version are available 24x7 days for the (b) Codification: The 2(2011) DECC Defence users. 669 users have been registered Meeting held on March 10, 2011 under with the DOS website as on November 30, the chairmanship of Joint Secretary (MS) 2011. Defence Standards formulated at DOS reviewed the codification targets and e.g. Joint Services Specification (JSS), Joint achievements. Codification target for Services Guide (JSG), Joint Services Preferred the year 2011-12 is 54,111 against which Range (JSPR), Joint Services Rationalised 11,031 items have been codified till List (JSRL) are being updated/ uploaded on November 30, 2011 thereby making the DOS website. All Defence Standardisation total number of items codified till date to Cells and Detachments are also in constant be 4, 87,374. communication with the DOS through a (c) Updation: This process is initiated by dedicated Server. Further, information regarding AsHSP and the updation details received DOS and Standards has been uploaded on at DOS from AsHSP facilitate updation Tri-Services Intranet which is updated on a of database. Updation target for the year quarterly basis. 2011-12 is 24,070 against which 14,055 7.142 Standardisation and Codification: items have been updated till November Targets & Achievements: Annual targets 30, 2011 thereby making the total number are set/ reviewed every year for the two of items updated to be 4,13,129. principal activities viz Standardisation and DIRECTORATE OF PLANNING & Codification by the Committee of Chairmen COORDINATION (Dte. of P&C) Standardisation Sub-Committee (CCSSC) and Defence Equipment Codification Committee 7.143 The International Cooperation Division (DECC) respectively. The achievements vis-à- in the Directorate of Planning & Coordination vis targets of these major activities for 2011-12 under Department of Defence Production are given below: is the nodal point for activities relating

88 to International Cooperation in Defence and services in this Exhibition. Production. The International Cooperation NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH Division handles all matters relating to defence AND DEVELOPMENT IN DEFENCE industry cooperation with various countries with which India has defence cooperation SHIPBUILDING (NIRDESH) agreements. The role and functions of IC 7.146 Modern Naval platforms are Division in DDP are similar to those of the PIC complex and technology intensive and hence Wing in the Department of Defence, which is it is imperative that the country has the the nodal point in the Ministry for handling all technological base and skill sets within, to matters relating to international cooperation. design and develop them.

DEFENCE EXHIBITION 7.147 The Government ORGANISATION (DEO) DEO organises and has therefore set up the co-ordinates Defence National Institute for Research 7.144 The main function and Development in Defence of DEO is to organise exhibitions in India and Shipbuilding (NIRDESH) at and co-ordinate Defence abroad, primarily with Chaliyam, near Kozhikode exhibitions in India and a view to promote the (Calicut), Kerala to take the abroad, primarily with export potential of defence country towards self-reliance a view to promote the in this crucial area of defence export potential of defence oriented products and technology. NIRDESH oriented products and services, developed and has been established as a services, developed and manufactured by the Indian Society under the Societies manufactured by the Indian Defence Industry. Registration Act and will be Defence Industry. a part of the Department of 7.145 DEO maintains a permanent Defence Defence Production. NIRDESH will be funded Exhibition at the Defence Pavilion, Pragati by the Ministry of Defence and all the Defence Maidan, New Delhi. The Defence Public Shipyards in the country. Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), the Ordnance 7.148 Raksha Mantri heads the Board of Factory Board (OFB), the Defence Research Governors as the President, with representations and Development Organisation (DRDO), the from the Ministry of Defence, Indian Navy, Directorate General of Quality Assurance Coast Guard and Chairmen of Defence (DGQA) and the Directorate General of Shipyards as members. Aeronautical Quality Assurance (DGAQA) have displayed their products, innovations

89 INVESTMENT (Rs. in Cr.)

Name of PSUs 2009-10 2010-11

Equity Govt. loans Equity Govt. loans

HAL 120.50 - 120.50 -

BEL 80.00 - 80.00 -

BEML 41.77 - 41.77 -

MDL 199.20 - 199.20 -

GRSE 123.84 - 123.84 -

GSL 29.10 - 29.10 -

BDL 115.00 - 115.00 -

MIDHANI 183.34 44.20 183.34 35.00

HSL 301.99 149.87 301.99 372.21

Total 1194.74 194.07 1194.74 407.21

WORKING RESULTS VALUE OF PRODUCTION AND SALES (Rs. in Cr.) Name of the 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-12(up to 31.12.11) PSUs Value of Value of Sales Value of Value of Sales Value of Value of Sales Production Production Production

HAL 13489.59 11456.70 16450.84 13115.50 6636.36 5708.25

BEL 5247.88 5219.77 5520.80 5529.69 3453.65 3462.95

BEML 3708.66 3557.67 3768.60 3623.52 2850.24 2500.11

MDL 2856.13 3150.94 2611.41 636.56 1718.41 2164.50

GRSE 870.74 424.27 1053.30 546.22 911.74 319.70

GSL 866.48 472.89 990.32 514.46 401.05 130.19

BDL 631.61 627.23 910.92 939.10 683.47 585.39

MIDHANI 373.24 371.21 485.46 417.87 356.45 350.56

HSL 608.43 618.96 603.84 652.14 339.50 363.56

TOTAL 28652.76 25899.64 32395.40 25975.06 17350.87 15585.21

90 VALUE OF PRODUCTION AND SALES OF OFB (Rs. in Cr.) 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012(upto Dec, 11) (Provisional)

Value of Value of Sales Value of Value of Sales Value of Value of Sales Production Production Production

11817.89 8715.26 15389.58 11215.01 10025.33 6815.01

Profit After Tax (Rs. in Cr.)

Name of the PSUs 2009-10 2010-11

HAL 1967.41 2114.26

BEL 720.87 861.47

BEML 222.85 149.76

MDL 240.19 243.52

GRSE 114.81 115.71

GSL 130.72 176.13

BDL 33.77 51.71

MIDHANI 44.62 50.42

HSL 2.32 55.00

TOTAL 3477.56 3817.98

91 92 8

DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Missiles Developed by DRDO

93 DRDO has transformed into a highly professional and mature Organisation with strong technology base and management systems to undertake indigenous development of state-of-the-art defence systems in a comprehensive manner including design, development, integration and production

BACKGROUND highly professional and mature Organisation with strong technology base and management 8.1 The Defence Research and Development systems to undertake indigenous development Organisation (DRDO) has come a long way of state-of-the-art defence systems in a since its modest beginning in 1958. Starting comprehensive manner including design, with 10 laboratories, DRDO has evolved development, integration and production. as a core research organisation with a vast DRDO has made the country proud through network of 52 laboratories and establishments achievement of technological self-reliance in a spread across the country. With a vision to number of critical areas including ammunition, empower India with cutting-edge technologies armoured systems, missiles, sonar systems, and equip our Services with internationally avionics, radar and electronic warfare system, competitive systems, DRDO has proven sensors, NBC defence, low intensity conflict its competence to produce state-of-the-art technologies and advanced computing. strategic and tactical military hardware and related technologies in diverse disciplines such 8.3 DRDO plays significant roles in as Aeronautics, Armaments, Combat Vehicles, providing scientific and technological advice Combat Engineering, Electronics, Missiles, Life to the Ministry of Defence in support of defence Sciences, Advanced Materials and Composites, policy; as evaluator of defence equipment for and Naval Systems. At the core of this the military operational requirements; and technological strength, DRDO has its expertise generating new technological knowledge to in system design, system integration, testing & be transferred for development of state-of-the- evaluation and project management built over art weapon systems by the defence industries. the last five decades, which has enabled it in The Organisation also advises the Government developing indigenous capabilities in weapons to make technical assessments of international and their delivery systems. security threats and the military capabilities of both current and potential adversaries. 8.2 Today, DRDO has transformed into a

94 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE projects from the Government, facilitate in monitoring and review of ongoing projects 8.4 DRDO has a mission mode structure and also to co-ordinate with other labs and headed by the Scientific Adviser to Raksha directorates. Besides these, Scientific Advisers Mantri (SA to RM) who is also Secretary to the to Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Air Staff, Chief Government of India. The Secretary is assisted of Naval Staff and Deputy Chief of Integrated by the Chief Controllers of Armaments, Combat Defence Staff also act as Technical Directors. Vehicles and Engineering; Naval Systems and Materials; Resources & Management; 8.6 Corporate Directorates, like Human Resources; Missiles and Strategic Directorates of Personnel; Human Resource Systems; Low Intensity Conflicts; Aeronautics; Development; Materials Management; Avionics; Services Interactions; Life Sciences Planning & Coordination; Management and International Cooperation; Electronics Services; Rajbhasha and Organisation & & Computer Sciences; and Micro-Electronic Methods; Budget, Finance & Accounts; Devices & Management Information System Security & Vigilance; Extramural Research and Technology. The Organisation has two & Intellectual Property Rights; and Public tier systems, viz. the Technical and Corporate Interface to assist laboratories in improvement Directorates at DRDO HQ, New Delhi; and of their infrastructure, creation of new laboratories/establishments, regional centers, facilities, induction of manpower, answering field stations, etc. located at different stations Parliament Questions and points raised by the all over the country. Parliamentary Committees, co-ordinating with other ministries/ departments, etc. and also in DRDO Headquarters getting Government approvals for taking up 8.5 Technical Directorates include projects in their respective areas. Directorates of Aeronautics; Armaments; DRDO Laboratories/Establishments Combat Vehicles & Engineering; Electronics 8.7 DRDO has a mission to design, and Computer Sciences; Micro-Electronic develop and lead to production of state-of- Devices; Management Information System the-art complex and strategic defence systems and Technology; Materials; Interaction and technologies; to provide technological with Services for Business; International solutions to the Armed Forces in order to Cooperation; Industry Interface and Technology optimize their combat readiness; to build a Management; Missiles; Naval Research & strong, indigenous technology base; and to Development; Life Sciences; Civil Works & foster quality workforce. A number of projects Estates; and Technical Examination Cell. These are being undertaken/executed through a Directorates act as ‘single window’ to facilitate network of various laboratories/establishments, laboratories and establishments, functioning Field Stations, Regional Centres of Military under them, in obtaining approvals of new

95 Airworthiness (RCsMA), etc located at different development with reliable partners wherever stations all over the country. These are engaged feasible; development of critical technologies, in R&D activities in the field of aeronautics, design and fabrication of prototype testing, avionics, armaments, missiles, combat user trials and transfer of technologies to vehicles, advanced computing & networking, production agencies leading to bulk production electronics, engineering systems, life sciences, and induction into Services; preparation of advanced materials and composites; underwater S&T Road Map; sponsoring DRDO oriented sensors/weapons, warship technology, low research activities to premier academic research intensity conflict technology, etc. These institutions for future requirements; and also laboratories also interact with academia and opened Centres of Excellence in various areas industries to execute projects in their areas. of defence interest. PROGRAMMES AND PROJECTS 8.9 These measures would improve self- reliance and indigenous content in the defence 8.8 DRDO has empowered the country systems substantially. DRDO has developed with cutting-edge technologies and equiped a number of systems/products/ technologies, our Services with internationally competitive of which a large number have been systems. Over the past five decades, it has enabled productionised and inducted in to Services Armed Forces to progressively enhance their and many are in the process of manufacturing combat effectiveness through development and production stage. The value of systems/ of state-of-the- art weapon systems and products/ technologies developed by DRDO technologies. DRDO is concentrating on and inducted into the Services or in the process development of strategic, complex and of induction stands at over security sensitive systems. 1.30 lakh Cr. All other types of equipment DRDO has empowered are being developed and the country with cutting- 8.10 DRDO is upgrades are being executed edge technologies and working on various projects by the Industries. DRDO equipped our Services which have been broadly has undertaken analysis with internationally categorized into major of the Services Long Term competitive systems. Over disciplines, like missiles, Integrated Perspective the past five decades, it aero-systems, electronic Plan (LTIPP) and mapping/ has enabled Armed Forces systems, combat vehicles, synchronisation with to progressively enhance armaments, naval systems, DRDO Plan; continuous their combat effectiveness advanced materials, and life interactions with Services to through development of sciences. Brief descriptions further fine-tune the DRDO state-of-the-art weapon on achievements of some Plan; entered into joint systems and technologies. of the significant projects during the last one year are

96 given in the following paragraphs. the end encountering the re-entry temperatures 0 8.11 Missile Systems of more than 3000 C. This Missile is one of its kinds, proving many new technologies for Prithvi Missile: Surface-to-surface tacti- the first time, and represents a quantum leap cal battlefield missile, Prithvi, has three versions in terms of missile technology. Missile is of ranges 150 km, 250 km and 350 km. All lighter in weight and has two stages of solid versions have been inducted into Armed propulsion and a payload with re-entry heat Forces. Prithvi-II Missile was successfully flight shield. The composite rocket motor which has tested on June 9, 2011 from Launch Complex- been used for the first time has given excellent III, ITR Chandipur, Orissa. Launch was carried performance. out as part of the regular training exercise of the Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LR-SAM): Armed Forces. Missile reached the predefined target in the Bay of Bengal with a very high It is a joint development programme of DRDO, accuracy of better than 10 meters. The flight Indian Navy and IAI, Israel. It has a range of 70 test met all the Mission objectives and was like km using dual pulse rocket motor and active a text book launch. radar seeker in terminal phase and inertial/mid- course update for guidance. First ship weapon Agni Series of Missiles: The Agni-I Missile control system delivery has been completed. was successfully flight tested from Wheeler First ship MFSTAR Radar Factory Acceptance Islands on December 1, 2011 by the Armed Test has been completed and system is under Forces from Road Mobile Launcher System and delivery. reached the target point in the Bay of Bengal. Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MR- Agni - II Missile was launched on September SAM): 30, 2011 as a training exercise by the Armed It is a land based Air Defence System Forces. The two stage missile equipped with being developed to meet the requirements of advanced high accuracy navigation system was Indian Air Force (IAF). It is a Joint development propelled by solid rocket system. programme between DRDO and IAI, Israel. MR- Missile reached an apogee (peak altitude) of SAM weapon system is capable of neutralising 220 km and hit the target. DRDO also test variety of targets, like Fixed Wing Aircraft, fired the most advanced long range missile Helicopters, Missiles (sub sonic, supersonic system Agni-IV Missile on November 15, 2011 and tactical ballistic missiles) within a range from a Road Mobile System. Missile followed of 70 km and up to an altitude of 20 km. The its trajectory, in a text book fashion, attained a Firing Unit is equipped to neutralise threats height of about 900 km and reached the pre- from multiple targets simultaneously. designated target in the international waters of BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile: This is a Bay of Bengal. All mission objectives were fully universal missile capable of being launched met. All the systems functioned perfectly till from multiple platforms based on land, sea,

97 sub-sea and air against sea and land targets. seconds. The Missile equipped with state-of- BrahMos has a range of 290 km with a speed of the-art high accuracy navigation, guidance more than 2.8 Mach number. Different versions and electro mechanical actuation systems with of BrahMos Missiles have been deployed in latest onboard computer achieved terminal naval warships and mobile complexes for the accuracy of less than 10 meters. Navy and Army. The Block-III version of the Helina: It is a 7+ Km Third Generation Army Missile was demonstrated which enables Anti Tank Missile for Advance Light Helicopter. trajectory manoeuvres and steep dive with Maiden flight test of Helina was undertaken multiple waypoints using advanced system and for ground launcher on February 27, 2011 and software. The weapon systems have already one autonomous Ballistic flight trial from ALH been installed in 4 ships and are progressively was undertaken on October 17, 2011. being installed on 5 more ships. Integration of Shourya Missile: Shourya, 700 km range BrahMos Air version on Su-30 MK-I is being Missile, was successfully flight tested on progressed for the Indian Air Force for flight September 24, 2011 from Launch Complex- trials in 2012. III, Balasore. The Missile, launched from a Astra Missile: Air-to-air missile, Astra, is canister in a ground launch mode, was perfect being indigenously designed and developed like in text book and followed the path exactly to engage and destroy highly manoeuvring to the predefined target in Bay of Bengal. All supersonic aerial targets. Development of low the Radar Stations, Telemetry Stations, Electro- smoke propellant has been completed and Optical Stations all along the East Coast captive flight trials Ph-I on Su-30 has also been have tracked and monitored all the mission completed. parameters. Ships located near the target have Surface-to-Surface Tactical Missile – Prahaar: also tracked and witnessed the final event. Surface-to-surface missile ‘Prahaar’ was Missile has reached the target within few successfully flight tested by DRDO on July meters accuracy. 21, 2011 from Launch Complex-III, Balasore, Land Wargame: Designed, developed and Orissa. The Missile with a range of 150 km, fills operationalised state-of-the-art wargaming the vital gap between Multi Barrel Rockets and system for Army and also established Medium Range Ballistic Missiles. The Missile wargaming facility named Brahmastra at Army capable of carrying different types of warheads, War College, Mhow to suit Battalian level operates as battle field support system to the wargame. This facility enables officer to play Indian Army. The Missile with a length of 7.3 tactics on computerized wargame. meters and diameter of 420 mm weighing 1280 Data Analysis & Pattern Recognition (DAPR) kg and a single stage solid propulsion system Ver 2.0: Decision support software DAPR has goes to a height of 35 km before reaching the been developed which adopts various statistical targets of the range of 150 km in about 250

98 and data mining algorithms (hypothesis of 100 Knots during 25 minute of cruise testing, discriminant analysis, cluster analysis, near Hosur. The flight was successful as all regression analysis) for classifying the emitters the modifications done worked well and all collected by ELINT systems to create an the parameters were achieved by the UAV improved master emitter database. DAPR has which was weighing 661 kg. In specific, the been handed over to Indian Navy. objective of testing modified lift off scheme, Strategic Software Simulation Test Bed for modified altitude and speed hold logics Exploring Network Centric Warfare (NCW): worked exceedingly well. This UAV has the A proof of concept software test bed for potential military missions like Reconnaissance exploring concepts of NCW in Integrated Air & Surveillance, Target Acquisition, Target Defence (IAD) scenario has been successfully Designation, Communications Relay, Battle designed, developed & installed on an Damage Assessment & Signal Intelligence. experimental SOA based architecture and This UAV can attain a maximum speed of 150 applications of agent based modelling for Knots, 22,000 ft of altitude and endurance of decision making. 12 - 15 hours with an operating range of 250 km when fully developed. 8.12 Aeronautical Systems Light Combat Aircraft - LCA (Navy) Trainer Medium Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Prototype (NP-I): Dream of the country’s first Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Rustom-I: Indigenously indigenous effort to build a carrier borne Naval designed and developed Rustom-I made 5th Fighter aircraft got a fillip with the crossing successful flight while flying at an altitude of of another significant milestone of the first 2300 ft above ground level and at a speed Engine Ground Run (EGR) on September 26,

UAV Rustom

99 2011 of first LCA (Navy) Prototype NP-I. The indigenously developed Indian Airborne Early team steering LCA (Navy) project comprises Warning and Control System took to the skies members of Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, on December 6, 2011, as part of its first flight Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, DRDO, in Embraer facilities at Sao Jose dos Campos CEMILAC, DGAQA, CSIR Laboratories, in Brazil with about 1000 Mission System Educational Institutions, other Public and Components provided by DRDO. These Private Sector partners. The first EGR of NP-I include the critical item, Active Electronic aircraft had the primary objective of checking Scanning Antenna (AESA) Radar Antenna aircraft to engine integration and activation developed by DRDO and certified from ANAC, of the various systems, like Flight Control, International FAR Certification Agency. The Hydraulics, Fuel, Electrical, Avionics, etc., flight is a major milestone towards realizing the which was successfully achieved. The Aircraft dream of indigenous AEW&C System, which

Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW & C) System will now go through a phase of refinements will put India into a select club of countries. based on feedback identified during the course With the advent of this, India is looking of the build up and also observed during the forward to join the league of countries capable EGR, followed by a series of final integration of developing and delivering such complex checks and taxi trials before its maiden flight. Airborne System of Systems to its User. Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Electronic Warfare (EW) Suite for LCA: System: The first fully modified Aircraft for Advanced EW suite for LCA is under

100 development as a joint development and information availability. The software programme between DRDO and M/s Elisra. The controlled high-speed digital technologies offer Suite consists of signal processor, transmitters real-time configuration to the operational crew. and other LRU’s. The system is being installed The advanced software algorithms, multiple in LCA Tejas PV-I to evaluate the performance high speed processors, and state-of-the-art during flight. Aircraft is being integrated with digital technologies have made the radar an EW system. effective user-friendly sensor, providing 24 x 7 Electronic Warfare (EW) Suite for MLH – Mi- airspace awareness to the Commanders during 17: EW Suite has been developed, integrated peace and war time. on Mi-17 Helicopter and the Three Dimensional The Engineering Model of flight trials of EW suite on Mi- Surveillance Radar for Indian ESM System ‘Varuna’ has 17 have been completed. Navy – Revathi: This stand- been realised and installed alone, medium range, all 8.13 Electronic Systems onboard K-Class Naval weather 3D Surveillance Three Dimensional Platform. Sea Acceptance Radar, operates in S-band and Surveillance Radar System Tests have been completed is capable of Track-While- for Indian Air Force – successfully. The system is Scan (TWS) of airborne and Rohini: This Medium Range being exploited by Indian surface targets. The antenna Surveillance Radar is a ground Navy. is mechanically rotated in based mechanically scanning azimuth to provide 360 S-Band Pulse Doppler Radar for air space degree, all around, coverage and is mounted surveillance to detect and track air targets on a stabilized platform whose two actuators with reliability, even under hostile Electronic correct the roll and pitch error. It is a state- Warfare operational environment. The Radar of-the-art technology product with a highly has advanced technologies, like digital optimized structure in terms of accuracy and receiver and programmable signal processor, providing high resolution, accuracy, response

Rohini Radar Weapon Locating Radar

101 weight together. over C to J Frequency Bands. The System can Weapon Locating Radar (WLR): This coherent, perform inter and intra pulse analysis with electronically scanned, C-Band Pulse Doppler its built-in Radar Finger Printing feature and Radar automatically locates hostile artillery, can report the activity of 500 Radar emitters mortars and rocket launchers and tracks friendly simultaneously. The Engineering Model of fire to locate the impact point of friendly artillery ESM System Varuna’ has been realised and fire to issue necessary corrections. The Radar installed onboard K-Class Naval Platform. uses advanced signal processing techniques Sea Acceptance Tests have been completed for detection and tracking projectiles in the successfully. The system is being exploited by presence of ground, weather clutter and other Indian Navy. forms of interference in EW scenario. The Radar Convoy Protection Jammer System ‘Stride’: comes with an advanced navigation system Vehicle Mounted Muting System designed that provides accurate position information. to prevent detonation of Radio Controlled ESM System ‘Varuna’: Modern ESM System Improvised Explosive Devices (RCIEDs) capable of interception, detection, classification employed by Anti National Elements. These and identification of pulsed, CW, PRF Agile, Systems are intended for the protection of Frequency Agile Radars including LPI Radars Security Convoys of VVIPS from RCIED

Varuna Engineering Model Onboard INS Khanjar

102 threat and are being used by Armed Forces & any wide or wireless communication media of Paramilitary Forces. aircraft, ships and land communication systems. Command Information Decision Support SDA is a compact USB powered state of art System (CIDSS): CIDSS Phase-I system was encryption device which can be connected to formally handed over to the User on October 5, a standard data terminal. The data input from 2011. The event marked a formal culmination the terminal is encrypted using a high grade of the developmental and fielding efforts, proprietary encryption algorithm. leading to the final acceptance of the system Combat Identification of Friend or Foe (CIFF): by the field users. At the point of handing System has been realised for armored vehicle over, User confirmed to the gathering, that for ground-to-ground close combat operations. the complete system comprising of 58 nodes It reduces the fratricides and enhances the was fully operational and in service, which target service rate. Three engineered prototypes included hardware, shelters, prime movers systems have been realised and field evaluation and the application software. are going on by strapping on T-72 tanks. It has Security Solution to Indian Navy: Communication Security Solution which caters for all the RF media was designed, developed and delivered to Indian Navy as per the requirement projected by them. There are two levels of security solutions provided and deployed in Navy Networks. Geospatial Visualisation System Facility: This facility has been established for interactive

3D visualization and presentation of GIS and Helmet Mounted Thermal Imaging Camera Terrain data in collaborative environment. achieved its functional requirements in respect Visualisation of Geospatial situation in a truly of range, interrogation time and accuracy. collaborative environment facilitates a means of taking suitable decisions and planning Helmet Mounted Thermal Imaging Camera operation efficiently. This visualization (HMTIC): It was trial evaluated by the Indian environment will be capable of bringing Navy at INS Shivaji to see through smoke in the data from multiple sources to a unified case of fire on ship. It was found extremely environment on a large display screen with useful for hands free operation and was high quality 3D stereo visualization. recommended for induction on surface ships for fire fighting application. Secured Data Adaptor (SDA): It is an encryption/ decryption device designed and Microwave Tube Facility: J.C. Bose Microwave developed to secure the data that is sent over Tube Facility, the newly established, integrated

103 microwave tube development unit that One Engine completed 400 hrs endurance run houses state-of-the-art precision fabrication in the test bed. The engine was integrated in machineries, high-voltage test facilities, two T-72 tanks and extensive field trials were environment test facilities and High-Power conducted by DRDO and User. Extensive Microwave (HPM) generation and diagnostics improvement were carried out on cooling facilities was inaugurated on April 9, 2011. system, air filtration, breathing system, oil filter On this occasion, a Microwave Power Module and optimized the performance of engine to (MPM), a product developed enhance the performance by DRDO and produced by and life of the engine. Indian Army has placed Bharat Electronics Limited an indent for 124 Arjun Aircraft Mounted Accessory (BEL), was handed over to the MBT on Heavy Vehicles Gearbox (AMAGB): The Programme Director (Akash). Factory, Avadi. As on Aircraft Mounted Accessory 8.14 Combat Vehicles and date, 110 tanks have been Gearbox (AMAGB) forms the Engineering handed over to Army. heart of the Secondary Power Main Battle Tank (MBT) System (SPS) of the LCA-Tejas Arjun MK-I: Indian Army has Aircraft. It is designed to drive placed an indent for 124 Arjun MBT on Heavy four accessories namely, two hydraulic pumps, Vehicles Factory, Avadi. As on date, 110 tanks one Integrated Drive Generator (IDG) and one have been handed over to Army. With this, Jet fuel starter (JFS) for the aircraft operation. two MBT Arjun regiments have been raised DRDO has developed and tested 12 prototypes and are now operational. Remaining 14 tanks of AMAGB Out of which 7 gear boxes have are likely to be rolled out by mid 2012. been delivered to ADA for flight trials. These gear boxes including TOT gearboxes from HAL, Commander’s Panoramic Sight (CPS) Mk-II for so far, completed 2594 hours of operation with Arjun MBT Mk-II: Commander’s Panoramic more than 1756 flights. The design validation Sight Mk-II has been realised for MBT Arjun was successfully completed by carrying out Mk-II with new features, like Thermal Imaging mandatory 1000 hours of endurance test Camera, Laser Range Finder and interface and qualification testing was completed. The with ballistic computer. It provides night required documents, the test reports, the design surveillance and full firing capability to the up-gradation document, overhaul manual and tank commander. Surveillance and firing trials illustrated part lists are completed and handed of CPS Mk-II were successfully carried out at over to airworthy agency. Based on performance Pokharan Ranges. of gearbox and the documentation submitted, Uprated 1000 HP Engine: Power output of the type certification is issued to AMAGB. V46-6 engine of T-72 tank has been uprated Power Take Off (PTO) Shaft: A light weight, from 780 hp to 1000 hp to enhance the mobility. high speed flexible PTO Shaft has been

104 designed and developed which is capable of been developed in three variants keeping in transmitting 250 hp at 16,810 rpm for LCA- view of the requirements of users such as army, Tejas. The flight trials of PTO shaft have been trackers and scientists. This instrumented Rod completed. With the successful completion of has also provision of avalanche victim detection, mandatory qualification testing, two Nos. of rescue operation and collection snow pack deliverable PTO Shafts have been handed over data for avalanche hazard assessment and to the users. Total 1200 hours of Power run other scientific purposes. testing and 900 start cycles simulation testing 8.15 Armament Systems of PTO shaft were carried out. The transfer of Explosive Detection Kit: A US based firm technology of the critical assembly has been has entered into a licensing agreement with commenced. DRDO to acquire the technology of Explosive BMP Urban Survival Kit (BUSK): The objective Detection Kit developed by High Energy of this project is to develop an Urban Survival Material Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Kit for the BMPs which will enhance the Pune, one of the constituent laboratories of protection level against enemy weapons. The DRDO. HEMRL has developed a kit for quick project has been successfully designed and detection and identification of explosives that developed. It has salient features, like light can detect and identify explosives based on weight composite cage armour in vehicle front any combination of nitro esters, nitramines, and sides to diffuse/detonate the RPGs; bullet trinitrotoluene (TNT), dynamite or black proof glasses for driver’s cupola for maneuver powder. The technology is very effective and in built up areas with popping out; RPG net for is in use by Indian security forces and would turret and rear doors; extremity marking poles now help international community also. for driving assistance in confined roads; and Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Ammunition wire mesh guards to protect optical instruments for 5.56 mm INSAS Rifle & Light Machine & vision devices from splinters. Presently, the Gun: The 5.56 x 45 mm INSAS Ammunition vehicle being evaluated by Users for its efficacy has been redesigned to offer higher lethality and accordingly any incorporations or changes at short ranges. The Army has carried out needs to be done based on User’s trials will be Phase-I & Phase-II User trials at IFS Mhow and incorporated. is currently under GS evaluation. Instrumented Avalanche Rod: To facilitate the Corner Firing Weapon: It is a special-purpose easy movement and capture the snowpack weapon which can be used in Low Intensity information, an instrumented Avalanche Rod Conflict Operations (LICO) especially in has been designed and developed by DRDO. Urban warfare and hostage conditions. It This instrument is integrated with load cell, will be capable of firing Grenades and KE magnetic depth sensors, thermo couple, Global Ammunition around the corner, without Positioning System (GPS). Avalanche Rod has

105 exposing the individual in line of fire. The being used by various such agencies in the foldable part of the weapon platform will be country. These deter unruly situations by different for different weapons. The weapon inducing fear and using non-lethal techniques. will also be equipped with various accessories It disintegrates into small fragments after hitting such as detachable cameras, visible and IR any hard target. lasers and tactical flashlights, color LCD Bl-2A Fire Control Unit for AN-32 Aircraft: monitor, providing a video observation and A microcontroller based Bl-2A unit has been sighting system with transmission capability to successfully developed which has undergone shoot around the corner. relevant EMI/EMC, environmental and Modular Charge System for 105 mm 37 Caliber functional tests. The unit has been awarded Indian Field Gun: Bimodular charge system has air worthiness certification by RCMA Kanpur. been developed for a field gun based on breech The system has been successfully completed end obturation affected with a indigenously ground trials at 1, BRD, Air Force Station, developed brass stub. All the components Kanpur. of modular charge, namely; combustible Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) modular case, propellant, brass stub, igniter, Technology: Advanced Oxidation Process primer, polyester bag, wear reducing liner (AOP) technology has been developed for and decoppering agent have been designed destruction of all types of toxic and hazardous and developed and their indigenous sources organic and cyanide compounds from effluents established. All the development trials have complying the effluent discharge limit of been completed and a new range table Central Pollution Control Board. This process compiled followed by variation trials. does not produce any toxic by-products and

Rail Track Rocket Sled System – National Test the end products are CO2, H2O and inorganic Facility: A new Rocket Motor of thrust 6700 kgF salts. This process is clean and user friendly and having burning time of 2.4s for the propulsion treated water can be reused. This technology of sled on new RTRS track has successfully has been tested in pilot plant scale with dye been designed. Casing has been fabricated and explosive plant effluent. AOP technology and proof tested. can be used for Defence and civil sectors as Plastic Bullet: To counter the unrest expressed well. This technology had been transferred to by the people in the form of demonstrations private sector for commercialization. which are traditionally dealt with lathi charge, Water Mist based Fire Suppression System tear gas, firing and end up in killing etc., riot (WMFSS): Fire Suppression System has been control have been designed validated successfully and demonstrated to & developed for police and law enforcing users in a real scale compartment (590 m3) agencies. These ammunitions are currently installed and commissioned. Performance

106 of WMFSS was evaluated on various fires (SCADA), thus, avoiding human exposure to simulating submarine fire conditions including hazardous processes. It incorporates a large flammable liquid pool fire & spray fires; wood, number of critical technologies and machinery, cotton mattress & PU foam fires; electrical fires designed, developed and realized indigenously and gallery fires as per the test protocol. with the support of over 40 private firms Removal of Toxic and Heavy Metals by Super participating in the endeavour. Absorbent Gel: Polyacrylic acid based gel has 8.16 Naval Systems been found very efficient to remove toxic and Submarine Sonar – USHUS: It is an integrated heavy metal ions from contaminated water. submarine sonar system which replaces MGK Batch scale absorption experiments have 400 & MG 519 sonars onboard EKM class been carried out for the removal of various Submarines of Indian Navy. The system metal ions, e.g., chromium, copper, cadmium, has passive surveillance sonar, active sonar, cobalt, zinc, lead and nickel from water using interceptor sonar, underwater communication the gel with swelling capacity of system and obstacle 600 g water per g of gel at room Submarine sonar system avoidance sonar. Simulator temperature. has been made operational for training ASW operations Composite Propellant on three platforms and and maintainers has Processing Facility: Raksha two more are to be made also been developed for Mantri inaugurated the DRDO’s operational in the coming effective utilisation of the state-of-the-art composite years. system. The system has propellant processing facility at been made operational on Nasik and dedicated the facility to the nation. three platforms and two more are to be made The facility has been set up by High Energy operational in the coming years. Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), a USHUS Sonar Simulator: The aim of the Pune based DRDO laboratory engaged in project is to develop and supply two sonar research and development of high energy USHUS simulators for submarine schools to materials including solid rocket . facilitate training of USHUS sonar operators for Advanced Centre for Energetic Material (ACEM) ensuring optimum and effective exploitation of has been set up as a dedicated facility, to meet sonar in its all operating modes and regimes. the requirements of composite propellants for These simulators will also train USHUS sonar solid rocket motors during their development maintainers for easy and effective maintenance phase as well as the limited series production. tools provided in the system. The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art New Generation Hull Mounted Sonar equipment and machinery operated remotely HUMSA – NG: It is an advanced active cum through Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) passive integrated sonar system for fitment on and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition

107 a wide variety of Indian Naval Platforms. A agency, M/s Bharat Electronics, Bangalore in total of 10 systems were ordered by Indian 2011. INS Ganga will be the first Platform in Navy. HUMSA-NG is primarily an active which the production grade system will be sonar system with enhanced passive and installed. intercept capabilities. A number of advanced Low Frequency Dunking Sonar (LFDS): This is signal and information processing capabilities an airborne system for anti-submarine warfare and features are provided in the HUMSA- comprising a low frequency dipping sonar and NG system. HUMSA-NG and its variants are sonobuoy processing (sonics) capabilities for expected to be in operation for the next two long range detection of surface threats. LFDS decades. Six more systems are under order with system, integrated with AFCS of ALH, has Bharat Electronics for replacement onboard proved Active, Passive and Sonics modes of Brahmaputra and Delhi class ships. In this operation at sea by detecting merchant ship project, the time schedule of development was and Naval surface target. Submarine detection strictly adhered to with excellent coordination and localization was achieved at periscope among design, production and user agency. and dived conditions thereby verifying shallow NAGAN: The aim of the project is to design, water and deep water performance. Presently, develop, install & demonstrate the performance system fine tuning is in progress for one more of an Active cum Passive Towed Array Sonar round of user associated trials. (ATAS). INS Sharda on which the ATAS has Integrated Coastal Surveillance System (ICSS): been installed has entered MR from June 2010 The aim of the project is to design and develop to November 2011. Final technical evaluation a coastal surveillance system using DRDO trials of the system will commence in 2012. sensors so as to evolve a common operating Advanced Torpedo Defence System (ATDS), picture where surface and subsurface intruders Maareech: It is a complete package for surface can be identified automatically. During the ships against vintage and modern torpedoes. first phase of this project, a pilot module will Maareech consists of towed array sonar and be implemented at Kochi. Second module will interface with hull mounted array sonars with be installed at Balasore, subsequent to the pilot the respective electronics for detection and module. Both module will have three remote tracking passive and active homing torpedoes. stations. In each remote station, there will be The system is integrated with FCS system, an observation tower for mounting the radar/ expendable decoy, etc developed under project other sensors and a ground station for housing Maareech by NSTL, Visakapatnem. Together the processing electronics/display systems. the system is capable of detection, tracking, Swadesh: The technology development of localizing, classifying and acoustically new sonar winches, underwater bodies and decoying torpedo(es). Orders have been its associated component technologies play placed through the designated production

108 an important and vital role in the realization industries and type certified by the appropriate of an advanced state-of-the-art underwater inspection agencies. Three different aluminium surveillance system. Hence a project has been alloys have been successfully produced in focused on the development of the state-of- the required semi-product forms and heat the-art advanced sonar winches and handling treated to the desired temperatures as per systems, underwater bodies, critical component the type certification procedures. These are technologies, like cable, connectors and AA2219T8511 extrusions in 3 diameters, i.e, terminations used for underwater surveillance 40, 60 and 85 mm (for missile applications ) applications. and AA6082T651 extrusions in 3 diameters, 8.17 Advanced Materials and Composites i.e, 60, 100 and 150 mm (for armament applications) produced at Ordnance Factory Industrial Scale Production of Titanium Ambajhari, Nagpur, and AA6061T6 Sheets in 2 Sponge: The technology for industrial scale thicknesses, i.e., 1.5 and 2.0 mm (for aerospace production of titanium sponge has been applications) produced at BALCO, Korba transferred to establish a 500 TPY commercial titanium sponge plant at M/s Kerala Minerals Camouflage Pattern Generation Software SIGMA-MK-111: & Metals Limited, Chavara, Kollam, Kerala. Advanced version of the software SIGMA-MK-111 has been developed In addition to providing complete basic based on feedback of the Armed forces on engineering support for the establishment of earlier developed version SIGMA-MK11. The the KMML sponge plant with ISRO funding, new features incorporated in the newer version DRDO has also been actively associated in of the software are the Interactive Pattern erection and commissioning. The plant was Generation on 3D models; the ISC colour inaugurated by Raksha Mantri on February codes and reflectance data visualization for 27, 2011. Production has subsequently colour matching; the Camouflage pattern for commenced and the first 3.0 tons titanium imitative painting. sponge cake was produced in September 2011. The sponge has met all the stringent quality NATO Suit: The upgraded NATO clothing is requirements. a cold weather protective clothing intended to provide protection to aircrew positioned at Indigenization of Aluminium Alloys for high altitudes. The suit is essentially a single Defence Applications: Most of the wrought piece light weight overall used in tandem with aluminium alloys required for Indian defence thermal vest and drawers and offers excellent are currently being met by import. A project insulation and comfort. The product has been has been initiated wherein the selected accepted for induction. Transfer of Technology wrought aluminium alloys in various semi- has been done. The item is bulk produced and product forms are being produced using the 250 Nos has been inducted at a cost of Rs. existing infrastructure in the Indian aluminium 103 lakhs.

109 8.18 Life Sciences Systems/ Products Herbal Care Product for Leucoderma: Telemedicine System: The portable Lukoskin, a herbal product for Leucoderma telemedicine system is a rugged biomedical developed by DRDO is being made available data acquisition and transmission system aimed in the form of ointment and oral liquid. The at the health monitoring and management ‘Transfer of Technology’ has been granted to the of armed forces personnel especially from AIMIL Pharmaceuticals (India) Ltd., New Delhi forward areas to military hospitals and from to manufacture and market this researched ship-to-shore. The system consists of hardware product based on their technological and to acquire vital parameters of patients such as marketing credentials. Clinically, the product ECG, Blood Pressure, Respiration Rate, Heart is quite effective and helps not only in restoring Rate, SaO2, and body temperature through the normal complexion in the affected area the Data Acquisition System and a MIL grade but also relieves the affected ones from mental laptop. The salient feature of the System is its stress, emotional and psychological trauma portability and flexibility to operate on various and thereby, enhancing the confidence and Communication modalities like SATCOM, efficiency. VSAT, INMARSAT, PSTN and ISDN and video Mosquito Repellent: MAXO, a new weapon conferencing facility. against mosquito is a multi insect repellent Integrated Shelters: The integrated thermally based on Diethyl Phenyl Acetamide (DEPA) regulated shelters to provide protection to the and is available in two variants “MAXO- soldiers against extreme climatic condition military” and “MAXO-safe and soft”. Available of the Himalayan regions, were dedicated to in the form of repellent wipes costing merely the HQ 14 Corps in Leh, Ladakh on June 15, three rupees, they can be used for personal 2011. These shelters designed and developed, protection against mosquitoes and other blood are equipped with integrated temperature sucking insects, especially those responsible regulators, biodigestors and air monitoring for Malaria, Dengue and Chikungunya fevers. systems. The shelter design is modular and all Escape Mask: It is required to develop escape the services like HVAC, electrical, plumbing mask indigenously for short term protection and water supply, sewage disposal, kerosene against Chemical and Biological Warfare gensets and solar power are well integrated (CBW) agents. At the time of occurrence of within the shelter. The shelter have been unforeseen circumstances such as NBC attack, designed to withstand seismic activities upto individuals need to escape into safer locations a level of zone 5, wind velocities upto 55m/ to equip themselves with protective gear and sec and sub zero temperature upto 35 degree systems. Until they escape into safer locations Celsius. The carbon dioxide level inside the or equip themselves with protective gear they shelter is closely monitored and maintained need respiratory protection against CBW within the safe limits. agents for shorter time intervals. The Escape

110 Mask is intended to provide protection against a Letter of Arrangement (LOA) on September persistent and non persistent CW agents and 16, 2011 to pursue collaborative Defence R&D air borne micro-organisms. Cooperation with UK’s Defence Science and Bio Mask: It is being developed for providing Technology Laboratory (DSTL) and facilitate respiratory protection against biological warfare making best use of respective research and (BW) agents. At the time of occurrence of technology development capability through unforeseen circumstances such as bio attack or joint projects, collaborative research and uneven spreading of diseases, individuals need industry and academia participation. The respiratory protection against BW agents. signing of LOA marks an important milestone in the technical collaboration between the two Carbon Monoxide Air Cleaning Filter countries and a number of projects are being Cartridges: CO air cleaning filter cartridges planned to commence in coming months. meant for use in submarines using indigenously developed palladium impregnated carbon Kyrgyz-Indian Mountain Medical Research were developed and performance evaluation Centre: It has been established at Bishkek was demonstrated satisfactorily. and Toya Ashu (High altitude field station) for carrying out research in different aspects of high Self-sustaining Solar Shelter Sourja: It has altitude and ethnic variation in acclimatization. been designed, developed and installed at The Centre was inaugurated by Raksha Mantri Siachen base camp and Leh along with solar on July 5, 2011 panels and Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (1 KW). Data loggers for temperature have been DRDO Research and Innovation Centre: With installed. Collection of temperature data both the primary objective to enhance the quality of inside and outside is in progress. research through academic interaction and also enable industries to participate even at early Household Water Purification: A household stage of research, DRDO has entered into a water purification unit has been developed long term agreement with IIT Madras Research which can remove iron, arsenic and Park (IITMRP) and establishing the DRDO manganese contamination in drinking water to the permissible limits. It can also take care of Research & Innovation Centre at IITMRP. This bacteria contamination. Output of the purifier Centre will enable “Directed Research” in is 1.2 lts/hr. Fifty numbers of the filter have areas of interest to DRDO labs with the active been fabricated for wider trials. Experiments participation of Academia, Research Scholars, have been initiated for development of portable Students & Tech Savvy industries. Work on water bottle purifier using nano technology. the establishment of state-of-the-art laboratory 8.19 Collaborative R&D facilities is at an advanced stage of completion. The Centre will have a high-end data centre India and UK sign Letter of Arrangement networked to pursue high-end research in (LOA): India and United Kingdom entered into

111 close coordination with IIT 8.21 Right to Information faculty. DRDO has been awarded (RTI) Act: The RTI Act – the prestigious Thomson 8.20 Awards 2005 was introduced to Reuters India Innovation promote transparency and Vikram Sarabhai Memorial Award - 2011 in “Hi-Tech accountability in the working Award: Dr. VK Saraswat, SA Academic & Government” of public authorities. This to RM, Secretary, Department Category. enabled the citizen of India of Defence Research & to access information under Development and DG DRDO has been honoured with Vikram Sarabhai Memorial control of the authorities. DRDO has been Award at the 98th Indian Science Congress – placed in the second schedule of the RTI Act 2011. The award was given away by the Prime – 2005 exempting it from the application of Minister of India alongwith twenty-six leading the general provisions of the Act except for the scientists from across the world including two issues of human rights violation & allegations Nobel Laureates. Dr. Saraswat dedicated the of corruption. Accordingly, DRDO has evolved award to the efforts of entire DRDO fraternity and established a system to promote the flow who have made India proud by developing of information. Further, it has been ruled by the cutting edge military technologies for the Supreme Court that organisation listed in The national defence. Second Schedule are exempted from RTI Act in Innovation Award: DRDO has been its entirety, but for the sake of transparency, the awarded the prestigious Thomson Reuters organization has appointed Public Information India Innovation Award - 2011 in “Hi-Tech Officers (PIOs) in each of its laboratories/ Academic & Government” Category. Dr. establishments to deal with the cases of the KD Nayak, Distinguished Scientist and RTI. Accordingly, 56 CPIOs and 12 CAPIOs Chief Controller (R&D) received the award have been appointed in DRDO. DRDO HQrs from Minister of State, Ministry of Science also has a PIO and a Chief Public Information & Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences & Officer (CPIO). Guidelines on the RTI Act, Ministry of Planning at a function organised as applicable to DRDO, have been evolved by Thomson Reuters and the Confederation of by the Organization which act as reference Indian Industry (CII). The Award was adjudged document for all the PIOs of the organization. on the basis of size of patent portfolio, success The Organization has also launched a RTI rate, extent of globalization and influence of specific website namely www.drdo-rti.com. innovation as the analytical parameters.

112 9

INTER – SERVICE ORGANISATIONS

Defence Services Staff College, Wellington

113 The Inter-Service Organisations are responsible for developing and maintaining resources and services which are common to the three Services in order to economise on costs and cater for better services

9.1 The following inter-Service Organisations at Strategic and Operational level. The function directly under Ministry of Defence: organization has expertise in a wide range of civil works ranging from conventional (i) Military Engineer Services buildings and factories to specialized projects (ii) Armed Forces Medical Services such as airports, runways, marine works and utility services. (iii) Directorate General Defence Estates

(iv) Office of the Chief Administrative Military Engineer Services has expertise Officer in a wide range of civil works ranging from conventional buildings and (v) Directorate of Public Relations factories to specialized projects such (vi) Army Purchase Organisation as airports, runways, marine works and utility services. (vii) Services Sports Control Board

(viii) Armed Forces Films and Photo Division 9.3. The MES functions under the overall (ix) National Defence College control of Engineer-in-Chief at the Army (x) School of Foreign Languages Headquarters, who is advisor to the Ministry of Defence and the three Services on (xi) History Division infrastructure development project and related (xii) College of Defence Management policy issues. MES has an annual budgetary work load exceeding Rs. 12000 crore. MES is (xiii) Defence Services Staff College responsible for providing dedicated support (xiv) Ministry of Defence Library to the Armed forces during war, peace and in counter-insurgency operations in all types of MILITARY ENGINEER SERVICES terrain and climatic conditions, to improve the 9.2. Military Engineer Services (MES) combat effectiveness of Armed Forces. MES is provides support to the three services also supporting military diplomatic initiative of

114 Government of India by creating infrastructure (g) Runway works: The sharp increase in abroad for friendly foreign countries. the Runway Works undertaken annually is a stellar achievement. As against the 9.4 Major works under planning and earlier practice of resurfacing one or two execution during the year are as follows: runways annually, runway resurfacing (a) Auditorium-cum-Cinema Hall, BEG & works at three important stations have Centre, Roorkee: 900 seating capacity been completed. Works on Nine auditorium-cum-cinema hall, sanctioned runways is under progress. Five runway in March, 2011 at a cost of Rs. 6.44 Crore resurfacing works are under tender action was completed in September, 2011. and two runway resurfacing works are (b) Improvement in High Altitude Area under process for sanction. Five runway including Launching of Pilot Project: A resurfacing works are under planning pilot project for improvement of Habitat stage. in High Altitude Areas, sanctioned at a 9.5 Married Accommodation project cost of Rs. 195 Crore has provision of (MAP): The Married Accommodation Project continuous water and electric supply, (MAP) has been undertaken by Ministry of central heating and sewage treatment. Defence for providing adequate married (c) Hangar for Aircrafts at Goa: The state- accommodation for Defence Services’ of-the-art Hangar with technical facility personnel. Under the project, a total of was sanctioned for Rs. 30.23 crore and 1,98,881 Dwelling Units (DUs) are proposed was recently completed. to be constructed in a phased manner. The project will lead to enhanced satisfaction (d) Aviation Facilities at Santacruz: The level of the troops. Out of 57875 Dwelling work was sanctioned on March 31, 2008 Units (DUs) planned for MAP Phase-I, 53659 for Rs. 1541.10 lakh as a Pre-Engineered DUs have been completed. 69992 DUs are Building structure. The hangar was proposed to be constructed under MAP Phase- completed on March 13, 2011. II, which are already under construction/ (e) Technical Services Building, NSRY planning. The Cabinet has also approved the Port Blair: The work was sanctioned on commencement of MAP Ph-III for construction March 29, 2007 for Rs. 305.16 lakh and of 71,014 DUs on August 9, 2010 for which was completed recently. planning is underway at respective Service (f) Deficient Accommodation for Trainee HQs. Officers at Kochi: The work was ARMED FORCES MEDICAL SERVICES sanctioned on August 17, 2009 for (AFMS) Rs. 1070.21 Lakh and was completed recently. 9.6 The Armed Forces Medical Services

115 (AFMS) consist of the Medical Services of load across all MI Rooms, Sick bays, Station the Army, Navy and Air Force and a Director Medicare Centre and Specialist OPDs was General, Armed Forces Medical Services. Each approximately 1 crore 26 lakh in the year 2010 Medical Service is under a Director General across the 130 service hospitals and numerous Medical Service (DGMS) in the rank of Lt non-bedded units across the country. In terms General or equivalent. The Director General, of hospital admissions, over 7 lakh 40 thousand Armed Forces Medical Services is the medical patients were admitted and treated in service advisor to the Ministry of Defence and is also hospitals across the country during last year. the Chairman of the Medical Services Advisory Important Policy decisions/ activities during Committee. The personnel of the Armed Forces the year Medical Services (AFMS) include officers of the Army Medical Corps (AMC), Army 9.9 (I) Commission in AFMS Medical Corps (Non-tech), the Army Dental (a) SSC from civil sources: 91 doctors from Corps (ADC) and the Military Nursing Services civil sources including 27 women, (MNS). There are 130 Armed Forces Hospital. granted short service commission (SSC) The authorized strength of Medical officers, in 2011. Dental officers, MNS officers and AMCT(NT) is 6366, 624, 3916 and 368 respectively. (b) Commission to AFMC cadets: 103 cadets from AFMC have been granted 9.7 The Armed Forces Medical Services commission during the year 2011 as of our country has distinguished record of under: providing dedicated and dependable health care to Armed Forces personnel and their (i) PC -65 (including 13 women) families including personnel of para military (ii) SSC- 38 (including 06 women) organizations, while posted in the field and other Central Police/ Intelligence forces operating in (c) Departmental PC (AMC/NT): 9 SSC the disturbed areas of the country. Besides, officers of AMC (NT) have been granted providing medical care to the ex-servicemen Permanent Commission (PC) during the and their dependents and year 2011. needy civilians within the The Armed Forces (d) PC/ SSC in AMC (NT) to country and abroad to the Medical Services provide PBOR: The following extent possible. healthcare to Armed commissions were granted to 9.8 The AFMS resources Force personnel and PBORs in AMC (NT) against are stretched to the limit in their families and to the the vacancies for the year terms of work load in all ex-servicemen and their 2010: the three services. The OPD dependents. (i) PC - 6 (ii) SSC - 15

116 (II) Appointment of Honorary Consultant/ the year 2012. Advisor: To ensure holistic care to Armed (b) Detailment of officers for WHO Forces, eminent civilian doctors in different fellowship: A total number of specialities are appointed as honorary 8 Medical Officers were detailed consultants at various locations based upon for WHO Fellowships, 12 officers service requirement, expertise of the consultant were detailed for short term training/ and their willingness to provide service free courses at civil institutions and 5 of cost. The name of the doctors appointed as medical officers were detailed on Honorary Consultants are as under: courses abroad. (i) Dr Rajendra Prasad (Respiratory (c) Selection of officers for post Medicine) graduate courses: During the (ii) Dr Inder Talwar (Radiology) year 2011, 220 officers have been detailed for various Post Graduate (iii) Dr PD Azgaonkar (Surgery) Courses, which includes 192 (III) HIV-AIDS in Armed Forces: The AFMS Permanent Commissioned officers AIDS Control Organisation (ACO) is the for Advance Course (MD/ MS), nodal agency for HIV/ AIDS Control in 7 Short Service Commissioned the Armed Forces. The organisation has officers for MD/ MS, 4 Permanent achieved remarkable success on HIV Commissioned officers and 17 Short control in the Armed Forces. Vigorous Service Commissioned officers for implementation of preventive strategies DNB courses. has resulted in perceivable decline in the (V) Research Activities: Approval has HIV positive cases in the Armed Forces in been accorded to carry out 119 research the period 2003-2010. A new HIV policy projects in various disciplines at a cost of has been introduced in 2010. HIV no Rs 5.95 Crores during 49th Armed Forces longer figures among the leading causes Medical Research Committee (AFMRC) of morbidity, mortality or invalidment in meeting held at Pune in February 2011 the Armed Forces. (VI) Achievements in patient care service: (IV) Training/ Courses Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt: (a) Study leave: The number of study (a) Armed Forces Organ Retrieval & leave vacancies has been increased Transplant Auth (AORTA): considerably. 82 officers (74 specialists and 8 Medical Officers) AORTA was established at Army have been granted study leave for Hospital (Research & Referral),

117 Delhi Cantonment in 2007. AORTA 561 eyes have been successfully maintains the organ donor registry operated till date. for the Armed Forces. A central (e) Gamma Knife Centre: Gamma Knife registry for individuals who wish Centre at Army Hospital (Research to pledge to donate their organs & Referral), Delhi Cantonment was in the event of their brain death is started in the year 2007. Gamma maintained at AORTA. Till date over Knife uses Gamma rays to treat large 6275 serving and retired personnel, No of intra-cranial lesions without civilians and their families have using a knife. pledged to donate their organs. (f) Day Care Chemotherapy Centre: A (b) Cardiac Transplantation and 30 bedded day care Chemotherapy Homograft Valve Bank: Cadaver Centre was established with valve harvesting and banking all modern facilities for cancer facility was started by the Dept of treatment and procedures with Cardiothoracic Surgery in January necessary patient amenities where 2008. As a part of multi-organ 60 patients undergo chemotherapy transplantation Cardiac Valves in two shifts. were harvested from brain dead donors and subsequently used for (g) Auditory Verbal Therapy Centre: valve replacement in children. This has been established for Army Hospital(Research & Referral) the speech impaired & cochler is one of the select few institutions implant patients. About 50 children in the country to be able to provide alongwith parents undergo training this modality of treatment. here regularly.

(c) Liver Transplantation: Liver (VII) National Nurses Award: National Transplant Centre at Army Hospital Florence Nightingale award is given by (Research & Referral), Delhi the Government of India, Ministry of Cantonment was started in the year Health and Family Welfare every year on 2003. A total of 56 Liver Transplants May 12 on the International Nurses Day have been undertaken till now. to the Nurses of India for their exemplary contribution in the field of Nursing. The (d) Kerato-Refractive Surgery Centre award consists of a Medal, an order of (LASIK LASER): The LASIK surgery Merit and a cash amount of Rs 50,000/-. centre was establish in 2008 at Army For the year 2011, Major Gen J K Grewal, Hospital (Research & Referral), to VSM Addl DGMNS has been bestowed treat patients with refractive errors.

118 with this prestigious award by the Jaipur. The Principal Directorates in turn President of India. supervise a number of field offices, such as offices of the Defence Estates Officers, Assistant (VIII) Aid to Civil Authorities Defence Estates officers and Cantonment OP-SAHAYATA: An earthquake of strength Boards. These field offices are entrusted with 6.9 magnitude on Richter Scale struck on the day to day management of defence lands September 18, 2011 at 1812 hrs and main and Cantonment Boards across the length and areas affected were North Sikkim, North East breadth of the country. Sikkim and Darjeeling. An ‘Op Sahayata’ 9.11 The Ministry of Defence owns was launched by the Army to treat, evacuate approximately 17.54 lakh acres of land and manage both army and civilian casualty throughout the country which is managed by from the disaster struck areas. Civil authority the three Services and other Organizations lauded the timely action taken by the medical like Ordnance Factory Board, DRDO, DGQA, units throughout Sikkim, including some CGDA etc. The Army has the maximum inaccessible areas. of the land holdings under its control and (IX) Raksha Mantri Trophy for Best management i.e. 13.84 lakh acres followed Command Hospital: INHS Asvini, the by Air Force 1.40 lakh acres flagship hospital of the and Navy 0.44 lakh acres. The Ministry of Defence Naval Medical services The defence land inside owns approximately bagged the coveted the notified Cantonments is 17.54 lakh acres of land ‘Raksha Mantri Trophy’ approximately 1.58 lakh acres throughout the country for the “Best Command and the remaining around which is managed by Hospital in the Armed 15.96 lakh acres lie outside Forces” for the year the three Services and the Cantonments. 2010. other Organizations like Ordnance Factory Board, 9.12 The Directorate DIRECTORATE GENERAL DRDO, DGQA, CGDA General has completed DEFENCE ESTATES etc. computerization of the land 9.10 The Directorate holding data and a data- General Defence Estates, New Delhi has CD for Defence lands outside Cantonments advisory and executive functions in matters has been released by Raksha Mantri on July relating to management of Defence lands 13, 2011 to the Services. Moreover, projects and Civic Administration in 62 Cantonments. on Scanning, Indexing and Microfilming The Directorate General presently functions of defence land records as well as survey, through six Principal Directorates at Jammu, demarcation and verification of defence lands Chandigarh, Kolkata, Lucknow, Pune and are being implemented by DGDE. Considering

119 land as a precious natural resource, it has been of the property in the Cantonment is owned by decided that conduct of land audit will be the Government, on which no tax can be levied. resumed by the Directorate General. Boards, however, receive payment of service charges in respect of Central Government 9.13 The Defence Estates Department also properties. The Central Government provides undertakes hiring of residential accommodation financial assistance by way of grants- in- aid to and hiring/ requisitioning of land for the Armed balance the budget of some of the Cantonment Forces. In J&K requisition of immovable Boards which are financially deficit. During property is done under J&K RAIP Act, 1968. the financial year 2011-12, Rs. 101.68 Crore 9.14 Directorate General Defence Estates was paid to deficit Cantonment Boards upto is also responsible on behalf of the Ministry November 30, 2011. of Defence to control, monitor and supervise 9.16 To provide primary education, the Civic Administration in Cantonments. Cantonment Boards run primary Schools. There are 62 Cantonments in India. These are A number of Cantonment Boards are also located in 19 States, including National Capital maintaining Higher Secondary Schools and Territory of Delhi. The Cantonment Boards Intermediate/ Junior Colleges. The total are ‘bodies corporate, functioning under the number of schools and colleges maintained by overall control of the Central Government and Cantonment Boards is 197. under the provisions of the Cantonments Act, 2006. Half of the members of the Cantonment 9.17 Cantonment Boards are also maintaining Boards are elected. The Station Commander 40 Hospitals, having 1360 beds and 39 is the President of the Cantonment Board. dispensaries for providing medical services to Supervision and control over the working of the general public of Cantonments and nearby these bodies is exercised through the General areas. Officers Commanding in Chief and Principal OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE Directors, Defence Estates at the intermediate OFFICER level and by the Central Government through Directorate General 9.18 The office of the The office of the Chief Defence Estates at the Chief Administrative Administrative Officer (CAO) apex level. Presently Officer (CAO) provides provides civilian manpower and elected Boards are civilian manpower and infrastructural support to the in place in all the 62 infrastructural support to Services Headquarters and the Cantonments. the Services Headquarters Headquarter Offices of Inter- and the Headquarter 9.15 The resources of Service Organisations (ISOs) Offices of Inter-Service the Cantonment Boards under the Ministry of Defence. Organisations (ISOs) are limited, as the bulk

120 under the Ministry of Defence. Joint Secretary (e) Estates and Works Division: This (Training) also discharges the functions of Division performs the Estate functions the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and for residential accommodation of Director (Security). Service Officers posted at the Armed Forces HQ and coordinates the Major 9.19 The functions of the CAO’s Office are Works Programmes at the Defence carried out by the following seven Divisions: Headquarters. (a) Administration Division: The Division (f) Departmental Discipline, Coordination provides administrative cover to about and Welfare Division: This Division 12,000 civilian personnel employed deals with all the disciplinary cases in the Services Headquarters and Inter- pertaining to AFHQ Civilian cadre Service Organisations. employees. Coordination within CAO’s (b) Personnel Division: The Personnel Office and for JS(Trg) & CAO Wing of Division is responsible for the Cadre Ministry of Defence, matters relating to Management including posting of the implementation of Official Language civilian personnel in about 200 grades, policy, welfare activities like Office posted in the three Service Headquarters Council JCM, Women Cell, Sports and 27 Inter-service Organisations. This & Cultural activities, Departmental Division also looks after the Court cases. Canteen, appointment of AMAs, Defence Civilian Medical Aid Fund (DCMAF) are (c) Manpower Planning and Recruitment also dealt with in this Division. Division: The Division is responsible for recruitment to various categories (g) Defence Headquarter Training Institute of the AFHQ Cadre/ Ex-Cadre posts, (DHTI): Training requirements of compassionate employment, framing/ civilian personnel posted in the Services amendment of recruitment rules for Headquarters and in the Inter-Service various grades, re-verification of character Organisations are looked after by the and antecedents of employees working Defence HQ Training Institute (DHTI), in sensitive organisations, Cadre Review/ functioning under the aegis of the CAO. Restructuring of AFHQ civilian cadres & During the year, DHTI has conducted work related to pay Commissions etc. 87 courses, imparting training to approximately 1870 Civilians and Service (d) Finance and Material Division: This Personnel. Division provides material support to the ISOs which includes procuring and 9.20 Chief Security Office: The Chief provisioning of office equipment, stores, Security Officer, Ministry of Defence also furniture, stationery and IT equipment. functioning under the aegis of JS(Trg) & CAO,

121 is primarily responsible for physical security, journal, Sainik Samachar for the Armed Forces access control and prevention of breaches in 13 languages. The Broadcasting section of of security and fire within the Defence the Directorate coordinates and produces a Headquarters Security Zone. 40 minute programme ‘Sainikon Ke Liye’ that is broadcast daily on All India Radio for the DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Armed Forces personnel. The Photo Section 9.21 The Directorate of Public Relations of the Directorate provides photo coverage to (DPR) is the nodal agency for the dissemination important events related to Defence. Efforts are of information to the media and the public on to digitise the Photo Archives of the Photo about the important events, programmes, Section. achievements and major policy decisions of 9.24 Media publicity for the major events is the Ministry, Armed Forces, Inter-Services arranged by DPR. Organisations and Public Sector Undertakings under the Ministry of Defence. The Directorate 9.25 Coverage was also arranged in the form with its headquarters in New Delhi and 25 of photographs and news reports for various regional offices across the country is responsible military exercises and assignments including for providing media support to ensure wide those abroad. publicity in the print and the electronic media. 9.26 Visits of Raksha Mantri and Armed It also facilitates media interaction with the Forces Chiefs abroad and the visits of foreign leadership and senior officials of the Ministry dignitaries to India were also prominently of Defence and Armed Forces by conducting covered. regular interviews, press conferences and 9.27 Major decisions of the Union Cabinet press tours. and the Ministry of Defence including the 9.22 As in the previous years, the Directorate Armed Forces were also widely publicized. conducted Defence Correspondents’ Course 9.28 The DPR also conducts media tours to for media persons from August 16, 2011 various places across the country for major to September 17, 2011 to enhance their events and familiarization of visits. knowledge about Defence matters. Thirty- one journalists including four women drawn 9.29 This Directorate also arranges all from all over the country attended the course. media facilities related to the Republic Day During the month-long course they had the rare Celebrations and brings out a commentary for exposure to the maritime boundary adjoining the parade on the Rajpath. Other important the Rann of Kutch and were also taken to calendar events such as the Independence remote Forward Areas in Jammu and Kashmir. Day celebrations at Red Fort, Combined Commanders’ Conference and NCC Rally 9.23 The Directorate brings out a fortnightly addressed by the Prime Minister and Defence

122 Investiture Ceremonies at Rashtrapati Bhawan Khel Purotsahan Puraskar in 2010 by the were also accorded due publicity. President of India. The Board maintains close liaison with all National Sports Federations, ARMY PURCHASE ORGANISATION Indian Olympic Association and Ministry of (APO) Youth Affairs and Sports. In February 2011, the 9.30 Army Purchase Organisation (APO) Air Force took over the administration of SSCB is entrusted with the responsibility of the from Navy and Air Mshl JN Burma, PVSM procurement and timely supply of dry food AVSM VSM and Air Cmde M Baladitya, VSM rations for the consumption of Defence Forces. took over as President and Secretary of SSCB, APO procures rice and wheat through the Food respectively. Corporation of India and sugar is allotted by the 9.32 SSCB conducts Inter- Services Directorate of Sugar out of levy quota allocated Championships comprising of four teams to various sugar mills. Other items like pulses, (Army Red, Army Green, Indian Navy and Air animal ration, edible oils and vanaspati and Force) in 19 sports and trials are conducted in milk products are procured from the Central 10 disciplines to select the Services team for and State Public Sector Undertakings and participation in the National Championship/ National/ State level Cooperative Consumer/ Games. Marketing Federations. Whole milk powder, butter and ghee are procured from the 9.33 34th National Games, Jharkhand 2011: members of the National Cooperative Dairy The 34th National Games Jharkhand was Federation of India. Tea and tinned items like conducted at Ranchi from February 12 - 26, vegetables, fruits, jams, milk, meat and fish, 2011. During the Games, the SSCB contingent coffee, egg powder, Meal Ready to Eat (MRE), created history by topping the medal tally by etc. are procured from registered suppliers winning 70 Gold, 50 Silver and 42 Bronze including private parties. APO is also procuring medals and winning the prestigious Raja vegetables and chicken curry in retort pouches Bhalendra Singh Overall Championship for the Armed Forces from registered suppliers Trophy 2011. having the technology. 9.34 5th CISM Military World Games at Rio- SERVICES SPORTS CONTROL BOARD de-Janeiro, Brazil from July 16-24, 2011: A 146 member Indian Armed Forces contingent 9.31 Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) is participated 12 out of 20 sporting events in the the apex sporting body of the Armed Forces 5th Military World Games at Rio-de-Janeiro, and conducts and coordinates various sports Brazil from July 16 - 24, 2011. The Opening activities in the three Services. Due to its Ceremony was held on July 16, 2011 at Rio- outstanding contribution in the field of sports, de-Janeiro. All the teams took part in the SSCB was awarded the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Opening Ceremony in service uniform.

123 9.35 The level of competition was very high Award for Boxing. Army Red team having with many Olympians also participating from scored the maximum points in the Inter-Services different countries. The Indian contingent got Championships was awarded the ‘Defence an individual Bronze medal in boxing and a Services Overall Championship Trophy’ 2010 team bronze each in athletics and shooting. – 11.

9.36 The Indian Taekwondo team was 9.41 Dope Control Measure: In order to awarded the ‘Fairplay Trophy’ of the arrest the doping menace from the Services Championship. This event provided a good sports, SSCB has initiated proactive anti-doping international exposure to our players which will test at Inter Services level. This is to enable help their preparations to secure an Olympic SSCB to field dope free sportsmen into various berth and has also formed a benchmark for National/International Championships. All the preparing for the next edition of Military World players who formed part of the large Indian Games scheduled at Korea in 2015. Armed Forces contingent that participated at the Military World Games at Rio-de-Janerio, 9.37 National Championships: This year, Brazil were subjected to dope test. Services teams participated in Senior Men’s championships in 26 disciplines and field Junior teams in four disciplines.

9.38 International Participation: Outstanding players from the Services have represented the country as part of the National team in various disciplines.

9.39 President of India conferred the prestigious Arjuna Award to the following Services Sportsmen in August 2011: MCPO II PT M Suranjoy Singh receiving ‘Best Services (a) MCPOII PT M Suranjoy Singh - Boxing Sportsman’ Trophy from Admiral N Verma, PVSM AVSM ADC Chief of Naval Staff and Chairman Chiefs (b) Hav K Ravi Kumar - Weight Lifting of Staff Committee 9.42 Armed Forces Sports Medicine Centre 9.40 Best Services Sportsman & Team: On (AFSMC), Pune: The Armed Forces Sports the basis of performance in Services, National Medicine Centre (AFSMC) located at Ghorpadi, and International championships, one best Pune functioning under the SSCB has been Services sportsman is selected from the three created to provide scientific support to enhance Services. MCPOII PT M Suranjoy Singh was the sporting performance of Services players. adjudged ‘Best Services Sportsman’ for the AFSMC is also actively involved in conducting year 2010 – 11. He also received the Arjuna dope tests on behalf of SSCB.

124 to projection, procurement and distribution of training films, production of photographs, art work etc. to meet the needs of Training, Weapon Trials, Security, Defence Research, Intelligence, Records and Photo & Video Coverage of ceremonial functions of the Ministry of Defence.

9.47 AFFPD has a very rich collection of rare films and photographs. This material inherited

Lt Gen VS Tonk, PVSM AVSM DCOAS (IS&T) receiving from pre Independence days is of great the Defence Services Overall Championship Trophy historical value and the same is maintained and 2010 – 11 from Admiral N Verma, PVSM AVSM ADC Chief of Naval Staff and Chairman Chiefs of Staff preserved in the Central Defence Film library Committee of this Division. These photographs depict the 9.43 During the year “Masseur” course was Indian Forces in action in various theatres of conducted for the first time by AFSMC, Pune Second World War, Parades, Ceremonies and for the benefit of players of Armed Forces. A Festivals and include various personalities and total of 23 students successfully qualified the training activities etc. Some important films are course. also preserved.

9.44 Additionally, one “Physical 9.48 The Central Defence Film Library Conditioner” course has recently been (CDFL) is responsible for distribution of training conducted at AFSMC, Pune. A total of 22 films to various units/ formations/ training students attended the course. establishments/ commands, to meet their specific training requirements. The Library 9.45 Officiating Seminar Cum Tests: In hold 587 titles in 35mm sizes, 1165 titles in 16 order to increase the number of the Services mm sizes, 228 titles in VHS format, 272 titles officials in various games & sports at national in U-matic format, 34 titles in VCD format and level, SSCB has started conducting clinic cum 58 titles in DVD & HD format. During he year course for various sports disciplines. 2011, 38 Films (16 mm), 52 VHS, 45 VCD and ARMED FORCES FILM & PHOTO 2639 DVDs have been dispatched/ issued on DIVISION loan to various units/ formations of Army/ Navy /Air Force. Till date 8,983 negatives have been 9.46 The Armed Forces Film & Photo Division exposed and 7,552 photographs in different (AFFPD) is an Inter-Service Organization of the sizes have been prepared. Ministry of Defence, primarily responsible to meet the requirement of Service Headquarters 9.49 The Mobile Cinema Unit (MCU) of and other Defence organizations with regard this Division also procured/ distributed

125 documentary films/New Magazines of Foreign Countries (25). The Course concluded information of cultural and family welfare on December 2, 2011. value, to the troops in the forward areas. 9.52 Convocation ceremony of 49th NDC During the year 2011, MCU has issued course: University of Madras (Department of approximately 2280 prints on DVD format to Defence and Strategic Studies), Chennai and Defence Establishment on loan basis. NDC, New Delhi organized a valedictory NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE function to distribute M Phil degrees in Defence and Strategic Studies to participants on July 8, 9.50 The National Defence College is a 2011. premier training institution of the Ministry of Defence which has established a name 9.53 The 15th ASEAN Regional Forum for itself as a centre of excellence on matters Meeting of the Heads of Defence Universities/ pertaining to National Security and Strategic colleges and Institutions was held at Bali, Studies. Selected Armed Forces officers of Indonesia from November 29, 2011 to the rank of /equivalent from Indian December 2, 2011. and Foreign Armed Forces and Civil Services 9.54 NDC, New Delhi conducted a viva- officers of equivalent status of Director and voce on defence related topic for the award of above are nominated for training at the Ph.D Degree. college. The officers undergo an eleven months programme with focus on National Security, SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES covering all dimensions of domestic, regional 9.55 The School of Foreign Languages and international issues to equip future policy (SFL) is an Inter-Services organization under makers with background necessary to get the aegis of the Ministry of Defence. It is a a broad understanding of the multifarious unique institution of our country as nowhere economic, political, military, scientific and else so many foreign languages are taught organizational aspects essential for planning under the same roof. It has been the pioneer of National Strategy. The course curriculum in foreign language teaching in India, since comprises Study Capsules, Lectures/ Panel 1948. At present, the School is engaged in Discussions, Strategic Game Exercise, Field imparting training in 18 Foreign languages to Tours, Research Activities/ Writing of thesis personnel of the three Services of the Indian and Seminars. Towards this end, six study Armed Forces. It also caters to the needs of capsules are conducted for the course. the other ministries and departments of the 9.51 The 51st NDC Course consisted of Government of India, such as the Ministry of 100 officers comprising Army (40), Navy (6), External Affairs, the Cabinet Secretariat, Central Air force (12), Civil Services (17) and Friendly Police Organisation viz, BSF, CRPF, ITBP, etc. Besides civilian students are also admitted for

126 Certificate of Proficiency, Advanced Diploma 9.59 Short term courses are conducted as and Interpretership Courses as per the laid and when necessary, especially for Military down Government rules. Attaches Designates and officers being sent on UN Missions or as per specific need of user 9.56 The languages taught on regular basis at organization. the SFL are: Arabic, Bhasa Indonesia, Burmese, Chinese, French, German, Persian, Russian, 9.60 The SFL is the controlling organization Spanish, Tibetan, Japanese and the short term for other Defence institutions where foreign courses in Pak Urdu, Malay, Hebrew and languages are taught, viz National Defence Turkish etc. Academy, Pune and Army Education Corps Training Centre and College Pachmarhi. It 9.57 The courses offered by the SFL are conducts examinations and issues diploma Certificate of Proficiency Course, Advanced to the successful candidates. For the IFS Diploma Course, Interpreter Course and Short- probationers, it is obligatory to qualify term Course/ capsule Course. the Advanced Diploma (IFS) examination 9.58 The Interpreter Course is a fulltime conducted by the Institute. The SFL conducts Course. The students are sponsored by the examination in Regimental Languages, viz, Armed Forces, Ministry of Defence, the Nepali at various Service units all over the Cabinet Secretariat and other Government country. Language Special Proficiency Exams Departments. This course trains the students in various foreign language are conducted to become experts in the highly skilled work for the three services exclusively to assess the of interpretation and translation. Furthermore, assimilation and retention of the languages they are trained in writing and speaking the learnt. target language with utmost fluency. The 9.61 During 2011-12, SFL has trained the Interpreter Course is need-oriented. It has been DA/MA (Designate) to various countries in designed and formulated solely to meet the respective foreign languages viz. Arabic, specific needs of the Armed Forces. It is highly German, French, Japanese and Russian. specialized course, which has no parallel 9.62 In addition, intensive course in Russian anywhere else in India. It is to be noted that language have been conducted by the SFL it is only at the SFL that languages of strategic for Naval personnel at their establishments in importance from politico-military point of view Mumbai. such as Sinhala, Bhasa Indonesia, Burmese, Pushto Pak Urdu and Tibetan are taught. In fact HISTORY DIVISION in the whole country SFL is the only institute 9.63 The History Division, earlier known where courses in Bhasa Indonesia, Pushto, as Historical Section was established on Thai and Burmese are offered. October 26, 1953 to compile the histories

127 of the military operations conducted by the 9.66 The Heraldic Cell of the Division Indian Armed Forces since the independence. assists the three Services Headquarters and the Till now, it has compiled and published 20 Ministry of Defence in all ceremonial matters volumes including the History of Operations such as naming of new establishments and in Jammu & Kashmir 1947-48, Operation Polo, acquisitions, designing of crests and badges Operation Vijay (Goa), Military Costumes of and coining of suitable mottoes. India, Stories of Heroism, The India Pakistan 9.67 The Departmental Library houses more War of 1965: A History etc. The operations than five thousands titles, which include conducted by the Indian Armed Forces on some rare books, periodicals and foreign UN Peace Keeping Missions have also been publications of military importance. Efforts are compiled and these include the History of also being made to digitize the catalogue of Indian Armed Forces in UN Operations in the Library to facilitate the availability of the Congo, CFI or The Indian Troops in Korea books. 1953-54, Operation Shanti (Indian Troops in Egypt) and Terrific Responsibility (The COLLEGE OF DEFENCE MANAGEMENT Battle for Peace in Indo-China). Some of the (CDM) publications have been brought out both in 9.68 The College of Defence Management Hindi and English. Presently, the Division is working on the titles, viz. Stories of Heroism (CDM) is a Tri-Service Category ‘A’ training Vol. III and War Memorials of India. establishment in existence for over four decades. It is entrusted with the responsibility 9.64 The History Division also functions as of instilling contemporary management the research, record and reference office of thoughts, concepts and practices in the the Ministry of Defence and the Indian Armed senior leadership of the Armed Forces. Forces. It receives operational records and miscellaneous records pertaining to military 9.69 Core course of the College i.e. matters from the Ministry of Defence, three the Higher Defence Management Course Service HQrs and various Units on a regular conducted for a period of 44 weeks is basis for preservation and use. The Division recognised by the Osmania University for the is presently engaged in the digitization of award of the Master of Management Studies records. (MMS) degree. 9.65 The Division also runs a Fellowship 9.70 Other courses conducted by the College scheme under which two research fellowships are granted every three years to encourage are Defence Management Course and Senior research in military history. So far seventeen Defence Management Course conducted for a research fellows have benefitted under the period of four weeks each, Defence Acquisition scheme. Management and Defence Management Course

128 College of Defence Management, Secunderabad for officers of Neighbouring Countries both 9.72 To meet the aspirations of officers from conducted for a period of two weeks. In three services, concerted efforts are on to addition, courses for a duration of one week in enhance the capacity of staff course to 500 in the areas of Project Management, Organisation a phased manner. During last one year training Behaviour, Financial Management and infrastructure had already been established Operations Research/ Systems Analysis. and efforts are on to establish accommodation and other allied infrastructure to meet the set DEFENCE SERVICES STAFF COLLEGE target of enhancing course capacity to 500 (DSSC) by year 2014. Notwithstanding, the course 9.71 The Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) capacity has already been enhanced to approx is one of the oldest military institutions in India 450 for the next course. In addition, efforts and is located at Wellington. DSSC is an inter to modernize training infrastructure has service institution which imparts training to also witnessed notable enhancement with middle level officers of the Defence Forces procurement of Mission planning Tool with including more than 34 officers from friendly Gaming and Simulation Facilities, Joint War foreign countries and few selected officers Game Package and Data Wall for Sand for from the Central Civil Services. Sand Model Rooms.

129 MINISTRY OF DEFENCE LIBRARY Establishments located in Delhi. It specializes in Defence and related subjects, besides 9.73 The Ministry of Defence library provides catering to the needs of general readers. literature on subjects relevant to planning and During the year the library added 418 books, policy formulation in the Ministry of Defence, subscribed to 133 Journals/ Periodicals and 28 three Service Headquarters, Inter-Service Newspapers. Organisations and other allied Defence

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RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING

Counter Insurgency Training in progress

131 Recruitment to the Armed Forces is voluntary and open to all citizens of India irrespective of caste, class, religion and community and a large number of training institutions in Defence Sector work in coordination with one another to train the recruited force RECRUITMENT IN THE ARMED FORCES their option of service exercised at the time of applying. On completion of the 10.1 The Armed Forces epitomize the ideals three years course successfully, they are of service, sacrifice, patriotism and composite sent to the respective Service Academies culture of the country. Recruitment to the Armed for their pre-commissioned training. Forces is voluntary and open to all citizen of India irrespective of caste, class, religion and (b) Combined Defence Service community provided the laid down physical, Examination (CDSE): CDSE is conducted medical and educational criteria are met. by the UPSC twice a year. University graduates or those in final year of 10.2 Recruitment of Commissioned graduation are eligible to appear in the Officers in the Armed Forces Through examination. Candidates qualifying in UPSC: Commissioned Officers in the Armed written examination have to undergo SSB Forces are recruited mainly through UPSC interview and medical tests. Candidates which conducts the following two All India whose names appear in the merit list Competitive Examinations: undergo basic military training of 18 (a) National Defence Academy (NDA) and months at / Air Naval Academy (NA): The UPSC holds Force Academy and Naval Academy for entrance Examination twice a year for Permanent Commission and 11 months entry into the NDA and NA. Candidates at Officers Training Academy (OTA) to on completion of 10+2 examination or become Short Service Commissioned while in the 12th standard are eligible to Officers (SSCOs). SSCOs can serve compete. Having cleared UPSC written for duration of 10 years extendable to examination, eligible candidates undergo 14 years. However, they can opt for Service Selection Board (SSB) interview permanent commission after completion for five days. On being medically fit and of 10 years or seek release after coming in NDA merit list, successful completion of five years of service, which candidates join the NDA or NA as per is considered on case to case basis.

132 ARMY Teams deputed by the University graduates Army Headquarters. These possessing NCC ‘C’ 10.3 Apart from the UPSC candidates are required Certificate with minimum entries, the commissioned to appear before SSB and ‘B’ grade and 50% officers are recruited in Army Medical Board. Successful aggregate marks in through the following entries: candidates undergo one year graduation examination pre-commission training at (a) 10+2 Technical are eligible to apply for the Indian Military Academy Entry Scheme (TES): Short Service Commission (IMA), Dehradun. Cadets Candidates who have through this NCC (Special through this entry are also qualified 10+2 CBSE/ Entry Sceme. ICSE/ State Board entitled to two years’ ante-date Examination with seniority on commissioning. minimum aggregate of 70% marks in (c) Technical Graduates Course (TGC): Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are Engineering graduates from notified eligible to apply for commission under discipline of engineering, post graduates the 10+2 (TES). On being successful in with minimum second division aggregate the SSB and being declared fit by the marks in notified discipline for Army medical board, they undergo one year Education Corps and MSc in Agriculture/ basic military training at the Training Diary for Military Farm are eligible to Academy and thereafter undergo apply for Permanent Commission through three years engineering degree course this entry. After the SSB and the in respective streams before getting Medical Board, the selected candidates Permanent Commission. On being are required to undergo one year pre- commissioned, they are further put commissioned training at the IMA, through one year of post commissioning Dehradun, before being commissioned. training for the Arm/ Service into which Engineering Graduates through this entry they are commissioned. are also entitled to two years ante-date (b) University Entry Scheme (UES): Final/ seniority on commissioning. Pre-Final year students in the notified (d) Short Service Commission (Technical) engineering disciplines are eligible Entry: The Short Service Commission to apply for Permanent Commission (Technical) Entry Scheme provides avenue in the Technical Arms of the Army as for recruitment to eligible technical Commissioned Officers under the UES. graduates/ post graduates into Technical Eligible candidates are selected through Arms. After SSB and medical Board, a campus interview by the Screening the selected candidates are required to

133 undergo approximately 49 weeks pre- NCC forwards the applications of eligible commission training at OTA, Chennai. cadets to the Recruiting Directorate of On completion of training, they are Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of inducted as Short Service Commissioned Defence (Army). Officers. Cadets through this entry are also (f) Judge Advocate General Entry: Law entitled to two years’ ante-date seniority graduate with minimum 55% aggregate on commissioning. Terms and conditions marks in LLB and age between 21 to of other short service commission officers 27 years can apply for Judge Advocate are applicable. General Branch. Eligible candidates (e) NCC (Special Entry Scheme): are called for direct SSB interview and University graduates possessing NCC medical test, thereafter. It is a Short ‘C’ Certificate with minimum ‘B’ grade Service Commission Entry wherein and 50% aggregate marks in graduation suitable candidates can opt for Permanent examination are eligible to apply for Short Commission. Service Commission through this entry. (g) Short Service Commission Women: Those studying in third year are allowed Eligible women candidates are recruited to apply provided they have secured in the Army as Short Service Commission minimum 50% aggregate marks in first Officers. Commission is granted in Corps two years. Such candidates will need of Electronic and Mechanical Engineers, to secure overall aggregate of minimum Corps of Engineers, Signals, Army 50% marks if selected in interview failing Educational Corps, Military Intelligence which his candidature will be cancelled. Corps, Judge Advocate General’s Branch, Candidates must possess graduation Army Supply Corps, Army Ordnance degree at the time of joining OTA or those Corps and Army Air Defence. Women candidates studying in third year should are offered Short Service Commission be able to produce the degree within 12 weeks from date of commencement of in three streams viz. Non-Technical training at OTA. Such cadets are exempted Graduate, Technical and Post Graduate/ from written examination conducted by Specialist for a period of ten years, the UPSC and are directly put through extendable by additional four years the SSB interview followed by a medical purely on voluntary basis. Option has board. Candidates meeting the qualitative been granted for permanent commission requirements have to apply through NCC for officers in Army Education Corps and Group Headquarters at the State level. Judge Advocate General Branch after After Screening by respective Group completion of 10 years of service. The Headquarters, Directorate General of duration of training is 49 weeks

134 at Officers Training Academy, Chennai. (h) Service Entries: Recruitment of Personnel For Short Service Commission Women Below Officers Rank (PBOR) into officers (Technical) Entry, passed or final year/ cadre is done through Service Selection semester students of B.E/ B.Tech in Board in the following manner: notified streams are eligible to apply. It (i) Army Cadet College (ACC) Entry: is a direct SSB interview and Medical The eligible Other Ranks (OR) in Test, thereafter. The applicants for Non- age group of 20-27 years having Technical Graduate, however, would minimum two years of service, with be required to apply through UPSC and 10+2 pass qualification can apply after written examination would come for Regular Commission. After up for SSB interview as is being done qualifying in written examination for Short Service Commissioned male conducted by the Integrated officers. 20% allotted seats from Non- Headquarters of Ministry of Defence Technical stream have been reserved (Army), the aspirants are screened for NCC ‘C’ certificate holders women by SSB and the Medical Board. candidates with minimum ‘B’ grade Successful candidates are trained and 50% aggregate marks in graduation at Army Cadet College Wing, examination. The applications will be Dehradun, for three years at the routed through NCC Directorate, as end of which they get a graduation applicable for male officers. For Judge degree. This is followed by one year Advocate General Branch, applications pre-commission training at IMA, are invited from Law Graduates with Dehradun. minimum 55%, for direct SSB interviews. (ii) Special Commissioned Officers Widows of Defence Personnel who meet (SCO) Scheme: Under this entry the laid down eligibility criteria were JCOs/NCOs/OR in the age group granted four years age relaxation and of 28-35 years, with a Senior 5% seats of each course (2.5% each in School Certificate Pass (Class 10+2 Tech and Non-Tech) are reserved for pattern) qualification, are eligible them. They are exempted from written for Permanent commission after examinations and would need to apply screening by SSB and Medical directly to Additional Directorate General Board. They have to undergo pre- of Recruiting, Integrated Headquarters commission training of one year of Ministry of Defence (Army). The duration at IMA, Dehradun/ OTA notification would be published along Gaya. The rules for substantive with SSCW (Tech) twice a year. promotion and acting promotion are

135 the same as for regular officers. These Table No. 10.1 officers are employed in units as sub S. Academy Entry Induction unit commander/ Quarter Master No and on various Extra Regimental 1. NDA Army 466 Employment appointments up to Navy 144 the rank of Major. They retire at Air Force 83 the age of 57 years after serving Total 693 for period of about 20-25 years 2. IMA IMA (DE) 309 as officers. The scheme not only ACC 129 improves the career prospects of SCO 63 the existing PBOR but also helps PC(SL) 60 in making up the deficiency of the Total 561 support cadre officers in the Army 3. OTA SSC(NT) 209 to some extent. SSCW(T) 87 SSCW(NT) 53 (iii) Permanent Commission (Special NCC 56 List) (PC SL): Under this entry, NCCW 18 JCOs/NCOs/OR up to 42 years JAG 06 of age and minimum 10 years of Total 429 service, with a Senior Schools 4. Tech Entries UES 80 Certificate Pass (Class 10+2 pattern) SSC (T) 280 qualification are eligible for 10+2 TES 237 commission after screening by SSB TGC 219 and Medical Board. They are granted Total 816 PC (SL) after successful completion of four weeks orientation training at (b) Action for acquisition of 200 Acres the IMA. of land at Ropar, District Roopnagar 10.4 Intake: Intake of candidates for pre- in Punjab is in progress. commission training as officers during the year 10.6 Recruitment of Junior Commissioned (till December 1, 2011) is given in Table No. Officer and Other Ranks (JCOs/ ORs): In 10.1 the Army, there are eleven Zonal Recruiting 10.5 Raising of Selection Centre North Officers, two Gorkha recruiting Depots, one (a) Raising of Army Service Selection Independent Recruiting Office and 59 Army Centre North with two services Recruiting Office in addition to 47 Regimental Selection Board in Punjab has been Centers which carry out recruitment through approved on September 5, 2011. rallies in their respective areas of jurisdiction.

136 10.7 Recruitment of JCOs/ (c) Automation of In the Army, there are OR is carried out through Open Recruiting Organisation eleven Zonal Recruiting rally system. The recruitment (OR): A u t o m a t e d Officers, two Gorkha of JCO/OR commences with recruiting Depots, one Recruiting rallies have been the preliminary screening of Independent Recruiting introduced in all AROs across aspiring candidates at rally Office and 59 Army the country. This ensures site followed by document Recruiting Office in streamlining of procedures, checking, physical fitness addition to 47 Regimental reduces manual interface, tests, physical measurements, Centers which carry out obviates impersonation due and medical examination. recruitment through to biometric devices and This is followed by a written rallies. digital photographs, increases examination for the candidates transparency and produces who are found eligible in all respects. Finally, error free results. The system also selected candidates are dispatched to respective Training Centers for training. Efforts are made results in appreciable saving of so that each district of the country is covered effort and time during the rallies. once, if not twice by recruitment rallies in a (d) Other Rank Trade Allocation recruitment year. System (ORTAS): Computerized 10.8 Some of the important decisions taken trade battery test for JCO/OR called in the recent past/ major developments in the ORTAS developed by DIPR which area of recruitment of JCO/OR in the Army are assists in allocation of trades to the given in the following paras: recruits, as per their aptitude has been trial evaluated and found to (a) Recruiting Target: During the be successful. Recruiting Year 2010-11, a total of 61,269 vacancies have been filled (e) Computer Based Entrance against the demand of 70,457. Test (CBET): A CBET software developed to replace the ‘paper (b) Interactive Voice Response System pencil’ based test for the NA trade (IVRS): IVRS has been successfully Common Entrance Examination installed for all States less J & K and (CEE) has been introduced as a Punjab. This provides information limited version at Kolkata, Shillong, on recruitment rally programme, Pune, Danapur and Jabalpur. The Qualitative Requirement for trials were found to be successful. enrolment, results etc.

137 The advantages of CBET are: NAVY

(i) Complete transparency. 10.9 Recruitment in the Navy is based on

(ii) User friendly. the requirement to effectively man all new and existing ships, submarines, aircraft and shore (iii) Invigilation and evaluation establishments to the optimum levels. Towards board of officers are not this end, recruitment is being carried out on required, thus saving on all India basis. The total number of personnel precious manpower. recruited depends on the number of eligible applicants (men and women) who are able to (iv) Prevents impersonation. qualify in the written test, Services Selection (v) Instant results. Board (SSB) interview, medical examination and their relative position in the merit list. No (f) Infrastructure development to distinction is made on the basis of gender/ include vehicle based testing religion/ caste/ creed, either during recruitment modules and procurement of or at any point of time during their tenure in requisite hardware is in progress Service. in order to expand the project to Recruitment of Officers in Indian Navy incorporate more trades and larger volume of candidates. 10.10 The Method of Recruitment: The recruitment system of the IN (g) Promulgation of In Navy, Commissioned is a streamlined, transparent, policy on education Officers are recruited expeditious and candidate eligibility standard through Non-UPSC friendly procedure. There are based on grading entries for Permanent two modes of induction in the Commission and Short system: The policy IN, viz. UPSC Entry and Non- Service Commission for ascertaining UPSC Entry. cadres in Navy through eligibility in respect Service Selection Board (a) UPSC Entry: The UPSC of education interviews. holds an examination, twice a standards of year, for entry into the National candidates based Defence Academy (NDA) and on the grading system at the X & XII Indian Naval Academy (INA) as Permanent std levels has been streamlined and Commission (PC) entries. Candidates are eligible to compete on completion of the promulgated to all Recruiting Zones 10+2 (PCM) Examination or while in the and Training Centre.

138 12th standard. UPSC short lists candidates (i) Executive: Short Service after written examinations. Thereafter, Commission through University candidates are sent to the Services Entry Scheme (UES) and other Selection Boards located at Bengaluru, Short Service Commission (SSC) Bhopal and Coimbatore. Results of Schemes for Executive (GS)/ Air qualified candidates are forwarded to Traffic Control/ Law/ Logistic/ UPSC for making the final merit list. Naval Armament Inspectorate Medically fit candidates who are in the (NAI)/Hydro/ Pilot/ Observer and merit list are intimated by ADG (Rtg)/ also Permanent Commission for IHQ of MoD (Navy) for appointment to Logistic/ Law/ NAI cadres.

NDA/ INA as cadets. On completion of (ii) Engineering (Including Naval the NDA/ INA training, the Naval Cadets Architects): Short Service are sent to training ships at Kochi for Commission through University Naval sea training. For the Graduate Entry Scheme (UES), Special Naval Special Entry, the UPSC holds Combined Architects Entry Scheme (SNAES) Defence Services Examination (CDSE), & SSC (E) Schemes. Permanent twice a year. Graduates with B Tech Commission is through 10+2 (Cadet degree are also eligible to appear in the Entry Scheme). examination. Successful candidates join (iii) : SSC entry is the Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala, through UES and SSC(L) Schemes. Kerala for the Naval Orientation Course Permanent Commission is through (NOC). 10+2 (Cadet Entry Scheme). (b) Non-UPSC Entry: The non-UPSC entries (iv) Education Branch: Permanent cater to both Permanent Commission Commission and Short Service (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC). Commission schemes exist for this In this case, applications are invited and branch. short-listed at IHQ of MoD (Navy). The short-listed candidates are then sent (v) 10+2 (Cadet Entry Scheme): This for SSB interviews. Thereafter, a merit scheme is for permanent commission list, comprising qualified candidates, in the Executive, Engineering and is prepared as per the availability of Electrical branches of the IN. Under vacancies. Recruitment for the Non- this scheme, candidates with 10+2 UPSC entries is made through Service (PCM) qualifications, after selection Selection Boards for the following through the Services Selection branches/ cadres of the Navy: Board, are sent to the Indian Naval

139 Academy for the B Tech Course. join the Indian Naval Academy for Naval On successful completion of the Orientation Course (NOC) along with the course they are granted Permanent CDSE cadets. Commission in the Executive, 10.12 Special Naval Architecture Entry Electrical and Engineering branches Scheme: The Government has recently of the IN. approved the induction of Naval Architect (vi) University Entry Scheme (UES): officers into the IN, as Short Service Commission The UES has been re-launched Officers, under a ‘Special Naval Architects w.e.f. August 2005 as a Short Entry Scheme’ (SNAES). An empowered Service Commission Scheme. Naval team visits IIT Kharagpur, IIT Chennai, Seventh and Eighth semester Cochin University of Science and Technology Engineering students are eligible (CUSAT) and Andhra University, where B Tech for induction into the Executive (Naval Architecture) courses are conducted, to and Technical Branches of the IN. select candidates through campus interviews. Naval selection teams from the The selected candidates undergo medical IHQ of MoD (Navy) and Command examination at the nearest Military Hospital Headquarters visit AICTE approved and if found fit, are selected for training. engineering colleges, across the Recruitment of Sailors country, to short-list the candidates. The short-listed candidates, based 10.13 Method of Recruitment: Recruitment on All India Merit, are called for into the Navy is carried out on; “All India basis interview at the Services Selection on state wise merit of the eligible recruitable Board. The successful candidates male population’’, as per the number of are, thereafter, put through medical vacancies available. The number of personnel tests. Final selection is based on all recruited from a particular State depends on India merit on the basis of marks the number of eligible applicants who are able obtained in the SSB interviews. to qualify in the written examination, physical fitness test and medical examination and their 10.11 Recruitment through NCC: University relative position in the merit. There is no quota graduates possessing NCC ‘C’ certificate with of vacancies based on caste/ creed or religion. minimum ‘B’ grading and 50% marks in the graduation degree examination are inducted Advertisements in all leading National and in the Navy as regular commissioned officers. Regional newspapers and Employment News These graduates are exempted from appearing are published, inviting applications from the in the CDSE conducted by the UPSC and are eligible volunteers. Publicity material is also selected through the SSB interview only. They despatched to a large number of schools/

140 colleges and all Zilla Sainik Boards. The local (SSC) (Men & Women) Flying, NCC Entry administration carries out the publicity drive in (Permanent Commission for men), Ground rural/ backward areas through local media. Duty Officer Commissioning (GDOC) (Non Tech) (PC for Men), Airmen Entry (PC for 10.14 Types of Entries: The various entries, Air Warriors), Short Service Commission for recruitment of sailors, are as follows (with (Technical) (Men & Women), and Short Service educational qualifications indicated against Commission (Non Tech) (Men & Women). each): 10.17 Recruiting through Service Selection (a) Artificer Apprentices (AAs) – 10+2 Boards: Recruitment through Service Selection (PCM). Boards/Air Force Selection Boards is made for (b) Senior Secondary Recruits (SSR) – 10+2 the Flying (Pilot), Aeronautical Engineering (Sc.). (Electronics), Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical), Education, Administration, (c) Matric Entry Recruits (MR), for recruitment Logistics, Accounts and Meteorology branches of Cooks, Stewards and Musicians – Matriculation. of the Air Force.

(d) Non Matric Recruit (NMR), for recruitment 10.18 University Entry Scheme: Final/ of Topass Sailors (Safaiwala) – Class VI. Pre-Final year students in engineering disciplines are eligible for induction into the (e) Direct Entry (Outstanding Sportsmen). technical branches of Air Force as Permanent INDIAN AIR FORCE Commissioned Officers under the University Entry Scheme. Recruitment of Officers 10.19 Service Entry Scheme: Under this entry, 10.15 The policy for selection of officers in serving personnel with minimum 10 years of Indian Air Force is strictly on the basis of merit service (of technical and non-technical trades) and is open to all citizens of the country. Being of the rank of Sergeant and above between a technologically intensive service, the IAF the age of 36 and 42 years and minimum strives to maintain high standards for induction educational qualification as 10+2, are eligible of personnel. for Commission after screening at unit level 10.16 Induction of Officers: National Defence followed by Air Force Selection Board selection Academy (NDA) and Combined Defence tests and medical examination. Service Service Examination (CDSE) entries through personnel of technical trades are inducted in UPSC are prime feeders for the officer cadre. the Technical Branch and personnel from Non- The non-UPSC entries for induction into the technical trades are inducted in the Ground officer cadre are: Short Service Commission Duty Branches.

141 10.20 Recruitment of Women Officers: all branches of IAF have been rationalised in Eligible women are recruited as Short keeping with the latest trends in the education Service Commissioned Officers in the Flying, policy of the country. Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics), Recruitment of Personnel Below Officer Rank Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical), (PBOR) Education, Administration, Logistics, Accounts and Meteorology branches 10.23 The Selection of the IAF. However, women In Indian Air Force, of candidates for Personnel who have joined training selection of candidates Below Officer Rank (PBOR) commencing in January, 2009 for PBORs is carried out is carried out through a in Education, Accounts and through a centralized centralized selection system Admin (Legal) branches in the selection system on All on All India basis in which IAF, would be eligible for grant India basis in which Central Airmen Selection of Permanent Commission, Central Airmen Selection Board (CASB), assisted by subject to vacancies available, Board (CASB) is assisted 14 Airmen Selection Centres fulfilling of eligibility criteria by 14 Airmen Selection (ASCs) located at different and suitability and Service Centres (ASCs) located parts of the country, carries requirements. at different parts of the out the recruitment. country. 10.21 Recruitment through Indian Coast Guard National Cadet Corps (NCC): 10.24 Recruitment of University graduates possessing NCC ‘C’ Officers: The officers are recruited into Coast Certificate with minimum ‘B’ grading and Guard bi-annually. The vacancies for Assistant 60% marks in graduation are inducted in the commandant in Coast Guard are advertised in IAF as Regular Commissioned Officers by Employment News and all leading Newspapers way of selection through the Service Selection in the month of December / January and June/ Boards. July. Five years relaxation of age for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC is admissible for recruitment. Recent Developments The officers are recruited in the following 10.22 IAF has entered into an agreement with streams: Defence Research & Development Organization (a) General Duty: Male/female candidates (DRDO) for serial production of Computerised having Bachelor’s degree with Pilot Selection System. The system would be mathematics and physics as subject up installed at all the Air Force Selection Boards to 12th standard of 10+2+3 scheme of and would replace the existing Pilot Aptitude education and between the age group Battery Test by August 2013.The entry-level of 21-25 years are eligible to apply for qualifications for induction in officer cadre for officers in General Dutystream.

142 (b) General Duty (Short Service Appointment [(Pilot/ Navigator/ CPL Holders (Short Service Scheme) for Women: Women candidates Appointment)], Women SSA and Technical having Bachelor’s degree with Branch is made through Coast Guard Selection Mathematics and Physics as subject Boards. upto 12th standard of 10+2+3 scheme of 10.26 Induction of Sub-ordinate Officers as education and between the age group officer: The outstanding subordinate officers up of 21-25 years are eligible to apply for to the age of 48 years are selected as Assistant officers in General duty stream. Commandant in General Duty and Technical (c) General Duty (Pilot/Navigator): Male/ branch as per the selection procedure. Female candidates having Bachelor 10.27 Recruitment of Personnel below degree in Mathematics and Physics as Officers Rank (PBORs): The PBORs are subject during graduation and between recruited into Cost Guard bi-annually. The age group of 19-27 years are eligible to vacancies for PBORs in Coast Guard are apply for officers in General Duty (Pilot/ advertised in Employment News and all leading Navigator) stream. Newspapers in the month of Dec/Jan and Jun/ (d) General Duty (CPL Short Service Entry): Jul. The PBORs are recruited in the following Male/Female candidates having 12th main streams: class in the 10+2+3 scheme or equivalent (a) Yantrik: Male candidates having passed and possessing current commercial pilot matriculation with three years diploma license (CPL) on the date of submission in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronic of application and between age group Engineering and between the age group of 19-27 years are eligible to apply for of 18-22 years are eligible to apply as officers in CPL Short Service Entry. Yantrik. (e) Technical Branch: Male candidates with (b) Navik (General Duty): Male candidates degree in engineering (naval architecture/ having passed intermediate/10+2 with marine/ mechanical/ electrical/ tele- Mathematics and Physics and between communication & electronic/ design/ age group of 18-22 years are eligible to production aeronautical/ control apply as Navik (General Duty). engineering) or equivalent qualification and between age group of 21-30 years are (c) Navik (Domestic Branch): Male eligible to apply for officers in technical candidates having passed Matric and stream. between age group of 18-22 years are eligible to apply as Navik (Domestic 10.25 Selection of Officers: The Selection Branch). of officers (General Duty/ General Duty

143 TRAINING FOR DEFENCE SERVICES Entrance Examination held in January each year. 10.28 A large number of training institutions in the Defence Sector work 10.32 The Sainik Schools Society has taken a number of measures to in coordination with one There are 24 Sainik achieve academic excellence another. The important ones Schools located in various which have also resulted are described in the following parts of the country. in achieving record higher paragraphs: Sainik Schools at Rewari board and NDA results. As SAINIK SCHOOLS (Haryana) is the latest one started in March 2009. on date, more than 8,000 10.29 The Sainik Schools officers of the Defence Forces were established as a joint venture of the Central are alumini of Sainik Schools. and State Governments. These are under the Every year at least two Sainik School Teachers overall governance of Sainik Schools Society. are selected for the National Award conferred At present, there are 24 Sainik Schools located by the President of India on Teachers’ Day. in various parts of the country. Sainik Schools RASHTRIYA MILITARY SCHOOLS at Rewari (Haryana) is the latest one started in (RMS) March 2009. 10.33 There are five Rashtriya Military Schools 10.30 The objectives of Sainik Schools include in the country at Belgaum and Bangalore in bringing quality public school education Karnataka, Chail in Himachal Pradesh and within the reach of the common man, all Ajmer and Dholpur in Rajasthan. Youngest round development of a child’s personality Rashtriya Military School is at Dholpur and to remove regional imbalance in the officer’s cadre of the Armed Forces. The Sainik established on July 16, 1962. These schools Schools have shown an upward trend in the are affiliated to CBSE. These schools aim to number of cadets joining the National Defence provide quality education to the boys and Academy in keeping with the primary aim of prepare them to join Defence Services. establishing of Sainik Schools to prepare boys 10.34 Rashtriya Military Schools admit academically, physically and mentally for boys through a Common Entrance Test. The entry into the National Defence Academy. candidates are tested in four subjects i.e. 10.31 Sainik Schools admit boys into classes English, Mathematics, Intelligence and General VI and IX. Their age should be 10 – 11 years Knowledge. 67% of the seats in RMS are for classes VI and 13 – 14 years for class IX reserved for the wards of Junior Commissioned as on 1st July of the year in which admission Officers/ other ranks, 20% seats are reserved is sought. Admissions are made strictly in for wards of Commissioned Officers and the the order of merit on the basis of an All India remaining 13% for the wards of civilians.

144 NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY (NDA) development of intellectual, moral and physical qualities of persons joining the Army 10.35 The National Defence Academy (NDA) as officers. The various modes of entry into is the country’s premier inter-service training IMA are: institution. It has the unique distinction of being one of the first institution in the world to (a) On graduation from NDA. impart combined training to officer cadets of (b) On graduation from Army Cadet College, the Armed Forces. which is a Wing of the IMA itself. 10.36 The three years course at the NDA (c) Direct Entry graduate cadets, who qualify is covered in six semesters during which a the Union Public Service Commission bond of friendship and respect for each other’s Exam and get through the Service service develops. On conclusion of this Selection Board. training, the cadets proceed to their respective Service Academies for further training before (d) For Technical Graduate’s Course (TGC). being commissioned as officers in the Armed (e) Under University Entry Scheme (UES) Forces. for engineering college students in Final/ RASHTRIYA INDIAN MILITARY COLLEGE Pre-Final year of studies. (RIMC) (f) Through 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme 10.37 Rashtriya Indian Military College (TES). (RIMC) was established in 1922 with the aim to 10.40 The IMA also imparts training to prepare selected boys to join National Defence Gentlemen Cadets from friendly countries. Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA). 25 cadets are admitted in each term twice a OFFICER TRAINING ACADEMY (OTA), year (January and July) on the basis of All India CHENNAI Entrance Examination without any reservation 10.41 Established in 1963, the officers Training 10.38 Selection of boys for RIMC is through a School (OTS) was re-designated as Officers written examination cum viva voce conducted Training Academy (OTA) from January 1, 1988 through the State Governments. Seats for on completion of 25 years of its existence. Its respective States are reserved based on main task, before 1965 was to train Gentlemen population. The College admits boys in Class Cadets for grant of Emergency Commission. VIII. From 1965 onwards, the Academy trains cadets INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY (IMA), for Short Service Commission. DEHRADUN 10.42 With the entry of women officers in the 10.39 Founded in 1932, Indian Military Army since September 21, 1992, around 100 Academy, Dehradun aims at the fullest lady officers now get commissioned from OTA

145 every year in Army Service Combat was created out of Corps, Army Education Around 100 lady officers Infantry School and established Corps, Judge Advocate now get commissioned as an independent institution from OTA every year General’s Department, Corps on April 1, 1971. A premier in Army Service Corps, of Engineers, Signals and all arms tactical training Army Education Corps, Electrical and Mechanical institution for officers, the Judge Advocate General’s Engineers. AWC performs the important Department, Corps of functions of evaluation of new 10.43 OTA imparts pre- Engineers, Signals and concepts and doctrines in the commission training for the Electrical and Mechanical fields of tactics and logistics. following : Engineers. JUNIOR LEADERS WING (a) Short Service Commission (Non Technical) for (JLW), BELGAUM Graduates. 10.46 The Junior Leaders Wing at Belgaum (b) Short Service Commission (Technical) for is training junior officers, JCOs and NCOs in Graduates. Sub Unit Level Tactical and Special Mission Techniques to enable them to carry out assigned (c) Short Service Commission (Woman) for operational missions in varied terrain under Graduate/ Post Graduate Lady Cadets. severe stress and strain and be able to command OFFICERS TRAINING ACADEMY (OTA), and administer their Sub-Units effectively in war and peace. It trains officers and NCOs GAYA of Army, Para Military Forces, Central Police 10.44 The Cabinet Committee on Security Organisations and friendly foreign countries in (CCS), on December 3, 2009 has approved commando type of operations and makes them setting up of second Officers Training Academy capable of either forming part of special mission (OTA) at Gaya, Bihar. The training commenced groups or leading independent missions in all from July 18, 2011. Against the planned types of terrain and operational environment. intake of 135 Gentlemen cadets, 149 joined the first term. In the spring term commencing JUNIOR LEADERS ACADEMY (JLA), in January, 2012, a total of 319 Gentlemen RAMGARH cadets are being trained at the academy. The capacity will be progressively built up to a 10.47 Considering the need for more training strength of 750 Gentlemen cadets. facilities, it was decided to raise another JLA at Ramgarh in Bihar in 2001. The JLA Ramgarh ARMY WAR COLLEGE, MHOW has been organized on the same lines as JLA Bareilly. The institution has been imparting 10.45 Re-designated as the Army War College training from February 2003 to 648 candidates from January 15, 2003, the earlier College of every year.

146 HIGH ALTITUDE WARFARE SCHOOL Battle Schools from within the resources of the (HAWS), GULMARG Army have been established at Kheru, Sarol and Bhalra for units moving into Northern 10.48 The aim of the School is to train selected Command and at Thakurbari for units moving personnel in all aspects of high altitude (HA) into Assam and Meghalaya. Besides training for mountain warfare and develop techniques counter insurgency, these schools especially in for fighting in such terrains. HAWS conducts the are training units for two series of courses, viz, Mountain Warfare their role along the and high (MW) and Winter Warfare (WW) at Sonamarg altitude. and Gulmarg respectively for officers, JCOs INFANTRY SCHOOL, MHOW and NCOs. The training periods broadly run from January to April (WW Series) and May 10.51 The Infantry School is the largest and to October (MW Series). Personnel from the oldest military training institution of the Indian School have scaled some of the important Army. Courses conducted at Infantry School peaks in the world including Mt. Everest, Mt are Young Officers Course, Platoon Weapon Kanchenjunga and Mt. Mckinley in the USA. Course, Course, Anti Tank & Guided COUNTER INSURGENCY & JUNGLE Missile Course, Medium Machine gun & WARFARE SCHOOL (CIJW), Automatic Grenade launcher (J/N) Course, Section Commanders Course, Automatic Data VEIRANGTE Processing Course, Sniper Course and Support 10.49 The CIJW conducts courses for Officers, Weapon Course. The institution is training JCOs/ NCOs in counter insurgency techniques, Officers, JCOs and ORs of not only infantry language courses in Assamese, Bodo, but other arms and services also, besides Para Nagamese, Manipuri/ Tangkhul as also imparts Military Forces and Civil Police Organisations. Pre-induction Training (PIT) for all units prior The institution is at present training more than to induction into insurgency areas. 7,000 officers, JCOs and NCOs in a year. COUNTER INSURGENCY PRE COLLEGE OF MATERIALS INDUCTION TRAINING BATTLE MANAGEMENT

SCHOOLS 10.52 The College owes its lineage to Indian 10.50 Since the capacity of CIJW School was Army Ordnance Corps (IAOC) School of limited and on account of peculiar operational Instruction established at Kirkee in October, situation and administrative problems of 1925. The School was later re-designated as movement of Units, it was considered IAOC Training Centre in February, 1939 and necessary to impart training to units at places shifted to its present location at Jabalpur. In closer to their areas of operation, more Corps January, 1950, the IAOC School became the

147 Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) School. The AOC has also trained several officers and personnel School was renamed as College of Materials from friendly foreign countries during the Management (CMM) and affiliated to the year. University of Jabalpur (Rani Durgavati Vishwa ARMY AIR DEFENCE COLLEGE, Vidhyalaya) in 1987. The CMM attained an GOPALPUR autonomous status in 1990. The College is also registered as a ‘Government College’ with 10.56 The Army Air Defence College (AADC) the University Grants Commission. It also has earlier functioned as a wing of School of the approval of All India Council of Technical Artillery, Deolali till October, 1989, when it Education (AICTE). was moved to Gopalpur before separation of Air Defence Artillery from the main branch 10.53 The National Assessment and of Artillery. The college trains personnel of Accreditation Council (NAAC), an autonomous Air Defence Artillery, others arms and armed body constituted under the UGC Act has forces personnel of friendly foreign countries awarded Five Star (Highest) Accreditation to in Air Defence related subjects. the College. The college imparts necessary institutional training to all ranks of AOC 10.57 The AADC conducts a number of and civilians entrusted with management of courses. Some of the courses are Long Gunnery Ordnance support in the Indian Army. It also Staff Course (Officers), Young Officers Course, imparts training in handling unit administration Electronic Warfare Course, Senior Command and material management to selected Officers, Air Defence Course, Long Gunnery Staff JCOs and Other Ranks of all arms and Course, Junior Commissioned Officer/ Non services. Commissioned Officer, Technical Instructors SCHOOL OF ARTILLERY, DEOLALI Fire Control Course, Aircraft Recognition Course, Unit Instructors and Crew Based 10.54 The School of Artillery, Deolali, the Training and Automated Data Processing academic centre for various sub-disciplines of Course. the science and methodology of artillery warfare ARMY SERVICE CORPS (ASC) CENTRE imparts technical training to Officers, JCOs and NCOs on artillery weapons and systems AND COLLEGE, BANGALORE including training of pilots for Air Observation 10.58 Army Service Corps Centre (South) Post duties. Besides, the review of doctrines, and Army School of Mechanical Transport study and trials of artillery equipment, both were merged with ASC Centre at Bangalore Indian and foreign, is also carried out. to establish Army Service Corps Centre and 10.55 Apart from a large number of Officers, College at Bangalore on May 1, 1999. It is a JCOs and NCOs of the Indian Army, the school premier training institute imparting basic and

148 advanced training in multifarious disciplines viz Armed Forces but also in the national academic logistics management, transport management, environment has two digitized language labs, catering, automated data processing etc to each with a capacity of 20 students. Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers, Other MILITARY MUSIC WING, PACHMARHI Ranks and recruits of Army Service Corps as well as other arms and services. 10.64 The Military Music Wing (MMW) raised in October, 1950 under the patronage of the 10.59 Since 1992, the ASC College has been then C-in-C Gen (later Field Marshal) KM affiliated to Rohilkhand University, Bareilly for Cariappa, OBE as a part of the AEC Training award of diplomas/ degrees in Logistics and College & Centre, Pachmarhi has a rich treasure Resource Management. of more than 200 musical compositions to its ARMY EDUCATION CORPS TRAINING credit and has also excelled in maintaining the COLLEGE AND CENTRE, PACHMARHI standard of military music in India through a diverse range of courses designed to train the 10.60 The AEC Training College & Centre, recruit bandsmen, pipers and drummers. Panchmarhi is a Defence Seat of Excellence in Educational Training in the Armed Forces. REMOUNT AND VETERINARY CORPS It is also an Autonomous College affiliated to CENTRE AND SCHOOL, MEERUT Barkatullah University, Bhopal with academic 10.65 The Remount and Veterinary Corps and administrative powers to design, conduct, (RVC) Centre and School, located in Meerut, test and award its own courses and degrees. aims at training officers and PBORs of all Arms 10.61 The Department of Map Craft runs a and Services on animal management and ten week long Map Reading Instructors Course veterinary aspects. Eleven courses for officers for AEC Officers and Personnel Below Officer and six for PBORs are conducted. The total Rank (PBOR) of all Arms and Services of Indian strength of students being trained is 250. Army, Para Military Forces personnel and ARMY SPORTS INSTITUTE (ASI), personnel from friendly foreign countries. PUNE 10.62 The 12-week long Unit Education instructors (UEI) Course trains ORs from all 10.66 With a view to producing prospective Army and Services of the Indian Army to be medal winners at international sporting events, effective instructors in their units. the Army Sports Institute at Pune has been set up alongwith Army Sports Nodes in selected 10.63 The Foreign Language Wing (FLW), disciplines at various places in the country. which is one of the three Divisions of the AEC Appropriate funds have been earmarked for Training College & Centre, a premier node state-of-the-art infrastructure and equipment of foreign language training, not only in the coupled with food, habitat, foreign exposure

149 and training under foreign coaches. Helicopter Course, Helicopter Conversion on type, Flight Commanders Course and New ARMY SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL Equipment Course. TRAINING, PUNE COLLEGE OF MILITARY ENGINEERING 10.67 Army School of Physical Training (ASPT) (CME), PUNE a premier institution imparting systematic and comprehensive instruction to personnel of 10.69 The College of Military Engineering the Army regarding the conduct of physical at Pune is a premier technical institution training in units and sub units, also imparts conducting training for personnel of the Corps basic training in Sports and Games with a of Engineers, other Arms and Services, Navy, view to improving the standard in the Army Air Force, Para Military Forces, Police and and complement physical training through Civilians. Besides, personnel from friendly recreation in games and sports. These courses foreign countries are also trained. CME is are attended by Officers, JCOs and ORs of affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) the Army, Para Military Forces and service for the award of B.Tech and M. Tech degrees. personnel from friendly foreign countries. In All India Council for Technical Education collaboration with National Institute of Sports (AICTE) also recognizes the graduate and ASPT has started six allied sports in Boxing, postgraduate courses run by the CME. The Volleyball, Basketball, Swimming and Life College trains on average 1500 officers and Saving, Judo and Yoga Courses for PBORs. 800 PBORs every year. COMBAT ARMY AVIATOR TRAINING MILITARY COLLEGE OF ELECTRONICS SCHOOL (CAATS), NASIK ROAD AND (MCEME), SECUNDERABAD 10.68 Combat Army Aviator Training School (CAATS) raised at Nasik Road in May 2003 aims 10.70 The role of MCEME is to provide to train aviators in aviation skills and handling technical education to all ranks of EME, of aviation units in various operations of war, including civilians, in various disciplines of to train aviation instructors to develop Standard engineering, weapon systems and equipment Operating Procedures (SOPs) and also to assist with special reference to their maintenance, Army in development of repairs and inspection and to provide training in Aviation Tactical Doctrine in Synergy with management and tactics at senior, middle and ground troops. The courses identified to be supervisory levels. The MCEME is designed to run in the School are Pre-Basic Pilot Course, train 1760 personnel (all ranks). It conducts 13 Basic Army Aviation Course, pre-Qualified courses for officers and 61 different courses for Flying Instructor Course, Aviation Instructor PBORs.

150 10.71 Computer Based Training Packages Communications and Cryptology. Besides, (CBTs) and digitized charts have been the five Training Faculties and Wings, the developed which contain exhaustive technical College has a Department of Administration to information on the functioning, repair, provide administrative and logistic support to maintenance, servicing aspects and the correct the staff and the students, a Conceptual Studies usage of the electrical and electronics portion of equipment being taught at MCEME. Cell to evolve communication doctrines and produce training material, a modern and well- CORPS OF MILITARY POLICE CENTRE stocked library, and an in-house printing press. AND SCHOOL, BANGALORE Trainees are provided with an opportunity to 10.72 The role of the School is to train officers study and train in a formal setting to equip and PBORs on military and police duties in law, them with the requisite skills, knowledge and investigation, traffic control etc. Four courses abilities for current as well as future tasks. for officers and fourteen courses for PBORs are being conducted. The total strength of students MILITARY INTELLIGENCE TRAINING being trained is 910. SCHOOL AND DEPOT (MINTSD), PUNE ARMY AIRBORNE TRAINING SCHOOL 10.75 The Military Intelligence Training (AATS), AGRA School and Depot (MINTSD) is a premier 10.73 The Army Airborne Training School establishment responsible for imparting (AATS) was previously designated as Army Air training on Intelligence Acquisition, Counter Transport Support School (AATSS). In response Intelligence and Security aspects to all ranks to the need to concentrate all Airborne of the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and Para Training under one single agency, the Army Air Transport Support School was redesignated as Military Forces and personnel of friendly Army Airborne School with effect from January foreign countries. Civilian officers of the 15, 1992. Department of Revenue Intelligence are also MILITARY COLLEGE OF trained at this establishment. The School has TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING the capacity to impart training to 90 officers (MCTE), MHOW and 130 Junior Commissioned Officers/ Non Commissioned Officers of all the arms ata 10.74 MCTE, Mhow trains signal Officers time. The School trains approximately over in Combat Communication, Electronic 350 Officers and 1100 Junior Commissioned Warfare, Communication Engineering, Officers/Non Commissioned Officers every Computer Technology, Regimental Signal year.

151 ELECTRONIC AND MECHANICAL and Armoured Corps Records. It has six ENGINEERING SCHOOL (EME), wings namely School of Armoured Warfare, VADODARA School of Technical Training, Basic Training Regiment, Driving and Maintenance Regiment, 10.76 The EME School conducts postgraduate Automotive Regiment and Armament and level courses for officers and diploma and Electronics Regiment for Specialised training certificate level courses for PBOR. A number in these disciplines. of foreign officers and PBOR from friendly FOREIGN TRAINING foreign countries have been attending various courses conducted at EME School. 10.79 With the interest of foreign armies INSTITUTE OF MILITARY LAW, for training in Indian Army establishments increasing considerably, the Army personnel KAMPTEE from neighboring countries, South East Asia, 10.77 The Institute of Military Law was Central Asian Republics (CAR), African established at Shimla. In 1989, the institute continent and a few developed countries are was shifted to Kamptee. The charter of duties being trained in India. Training courses are of the School includes a comprehensive system also being availed by Indian Officers in certain of legal education for officers of all arms and disciplines in developed countries abroad. services of the Army. The School undertakes 10.80 Under the Indian Technical and wide-ranging research, development and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme of dissemination work in the field of Military and Ministry of External Affairs, the Government allied laws. of India provides assistance to the developing ARMOURED CORPS CENTRE AND and under developed nations. Under this SCHOOL, AHMEDNAGAR programme, personnel from developing countries get training in service institutions 10.78 In 1948, the Training Wings, the Recruits either free of cost or at subsidized rates. Training Centre and Armoured Corps Depot Developed western countries also send their and Records were shifted to Ahmadnagar officers for training in these institutions on where the fighting Vehicles School was already reciprocal and self –financing basis by paying functioning and they were all amalgamated to cost of training and other related charges. form the Armoured Corps Centre and School

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RESETTLEMENT AND WELFARE OF EX-SERVICEMEN

Inauguration of ECHS Polyclinic, Shahpur by Raksha Rajya Mantri

153 The Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare (ESW) formulates various policies and programmes for the welfare and resettlement of Ex-servicemen (ESM) in the country

11.1 The Department of Ex-servicemen apex body of Government of India responsible Welfare formulates various policies and for implementing Government policies for programmes for the welfare and resettlement welfare of Ex-servicemen and their families. of Ex-servicemen (ESM) in the country. The There are 32 Rajya Sainik Boards and 371 Zila Department has two Divisions viz. Resettlement Sainik Boards. The establishment expenses of and Pension, and it has 3 Attached offices these RSBs/ ZSBs were earlier shared equally namely Secretariat of Kendriya Sainik Board (50 : 50) by the Centre and the States. The Raksha (KSB), Directorate General (Resettlement) Mantri has now enhanced the funding pattern (DGR) and Central Organisation, Ex-servicemen as 75 : 25 in respect of (11) Special Category Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS). The states viz Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Jammu KSB is responsible for the welfare of Ex- & Kashmir, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Servicemen and their dependents and also for Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Himachal Pradesh the administration of welfare funds. The KSB is and Uttarakhand and 60 : 40 in the case of assisted in its task by 32 Rajya Sainik Boards other states with the objective to strengthen (RSBs) and 371 Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs), them, streamline their functioning and to make which are under the administrative control of them more committed to the welfare of ESM. respective State Governments/ Union Territory The KSB administers welfare schemes through Administrations. The office of Directorate the “ Fund” (AFFD). General of Resettlement implements various The welfare schemes are designed to take care policies/ schemes/ programmes like pre and of ESM/ disabled ESM/ dependents/ Wards of post retirement training, re-employment, self- ESM. Financial assistance is also provided to employment, etc. The DGR is assisted in its ESM/ dependents in the form of grants like task by 5 DRZs at each of the 5 Commands. Penury Grant, Children education grant, etc. ECHS takes care of the health and medical under Raksha Mantri Discretionary Fund needs of Ex-servicemen and their dependents. (RMDF). During 2011-12 (upto December 31, 2011), financial assistance amounting WELFARE to Rs.5.29 crores has been disbursed under 11.2 The Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) is the RMDF.

154 REVITALISATION OF RAJYA AND ZILA easy accessibility to the Ex-servicemen SAINIK BOARDS community.

11.3 Towards this end, the following ARMED FORCE FLAG DAY FUND measures have been taken during the year 11.4 Apart from the DSE Budget, Armed 2011-12: Forces Flag Day Fund is a major source for (a) Holding of Kendriya Sainik Board funding the welfare schemes of ESM and their Meeting: The XXIX Meeting of KSB was dependents. With a concerted effort made this held on June 27, 2011 in Vigyan Bhavan, year, an amount of Rs. 13.20 Lakh has been New Delhi under the chairmanship of collected so far. KSB administers many welfare Raksha Mantri. schemes through the “Armed Forces Flag Day Fund”. Financial assistance is provided (b) Computerisation: Grants have been to institutions, such as, Paraplegic Homes, provided towards purchase of computer Cheshire Homes, St. Dustan’s After Care hardware to RSBs and ZSBs. Presently, Organisation (for blind soldiers). all the 32 RSBs and 344 (out of 371) ZSBs are connected with internet and have Raksha Mantri’s Discretionary Fund official functional e-mail IDs. (RMDF)

(c) Opening of Three New Zila Sainik 11.5 Financial assistance to needy ESMs, Boards: Three New Zila Sainik Boards/ Widows and their wards is provided by a District Sainik Welfare offices, one each portion of earnings of Armed Forces Flag Day at Kargil in Jammu and Kashmir, Palwal Fund which is utilized for various purposes in Haryana, and Kutch in Gujarat States like marriage of daughters, assistance to ESM/ are sanctioned. widows in penury, house repair, children education grant, funeral allowance for widows, (d) Training on Pension Software “Suvigya”: assistance to orphans and widows. To ensure that the ESM community gets its entitled pension accurately and on PM SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME time, the “SUVIGYA” software package 11.6 4000 scholarships are available had been developed to enable ESM annually under this scheme for the wards of to calculate their true entitlements. Ex-servicemen/ widows. This scheme is funded Training on pension software “Suvigya” from the National Defence Fund. The amount to representatives of all RSBs has been of scholarship available under the scheme is as imparted. 29 RSBs have imparted further under: training to their ZSB/ Staff and have installed this software in 327 ZSBs for (a) Rs. 1,250/- per month for boys (paid annually).

155 (b) Rs. 1,500/- per month for of war widows/ war disabled girls (paid annually). During 2011-12 (upto whose death/ disability is February 2, 2012), attributable to war/war like Since the inception of the 13250 students operations respectively. An scheme, an amount of Rs. 44.59 have availed benefit amount of Rs. 9.95 Lakh and Rs. Crores has been disbursed to under Prime Minister 2.99 Lakh has been disbursed the students undergoing the Scholarship Scheme. under this scheme. Professional Degree Courses An amount of Rs. in India duly recognised by RESETTLEMENT 21.31 crores has been the Indian regulatory bodies disbursed thereunder. 11.9 Nearly 60,000 armed such as AICTE, MCI etc. During forces personnel retire or are 2011-12 (upto February 2, released from active service every year, most 2012), 13250 students have availed benefit of them being in the comparatively younger under Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme. An age bracket of 35 to 45 years and they require amount of Rs. 21.31 crores has been disbursed a second career. These personnel constitute thereunder. a very valuable disciplined, well-trained and In order to give wider publicity about this dedicated talented pool which should be scheme, the brochure – cum – application has utilized for nation building. This is sought to been uploaded on the MOD website www. be achieved through the following modalities: mod.nic.in and soft copy has been forwarded (a) Seeking suitable employment for the to all the RSBs & Coast Guard Headquarters. ex-servicemen as also upgrading their Other Welfare Schemes skills by imparting necessary training, to prepare them to take on the new 11.7 Reserved Seats in Medical/ Dental assignments/ jobs. Colleges: KSB is allotted certain seats for the (b) Constant endeavour wards of Defence personnel to provide employment as Government of India Upto January 31, 2012, 793 opportunities in government/ nominee (Priority I to V). A Officers and 20,381 JCOs/ quasi government/ public total number of 25 MBBS ORs have been imparted sector organizations. and 2 BDS seats have been various trainings. These (c) Pro-active action, to allotted for the year 2011- courses have received an facilitate re-employment of 12. overwhelming response the ESM in the Corporate from officers and resulted 11.8 Educational Grants: Sector. in good job placements for Educational grant of Rs. 900 (d) Providing jobs 70-80% of the officers in and Rs. 450 per month per through schemes for self- the Corporate Sector. child is provided to wards employment.

156 (e) Assist in entrepreneurial ventures. Training, NOIDA. Seafaring and CPL courses Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) is are also conducted for induction of Officers entrusted with the responsibility of preparing into merchant navy and aviation industry retiring service personnel for a second career. respectively. Since the focus of training is on resettlement JCOs/ OR Training of ESM and retiring service personnel, in civil life, the course modules have been designed to 11.12 The DGR organizes resettlement training cater for the requirements of the public/ private programmes in multifarious fields ranging from and the corporate sector. vocational courses of three months to 12 months duration including Management courses of six Officers’ Training months in government, semi-government and Upto January 31, 2012, 793 Officers and private institutes. A large number of personnel 20,381 JCOs/ORs have been imparted various make use of these programmes for pre-retirement trainings. These courses have received an training. These training programmes range overwhelming response from officers and from subjects like Security and Fire protection, resulted in good job placements for 70-80% of Management, IT and Computers, Vocational the officers in the Corporate Sector. courses like poultry, dairy farming, bakery, printing, vehicle repairs, Legal Assistance, etc. 11.10 Directorate General of Resettlement The management courses received positive sponsors the Resettlement Training Programmes response resulting in good placements. 20,381 for both short term and long term. The JCOs/ OR and equivalent have been trained on courses are conducted in multifarious fields. various courses upto January 31, 2012. Management courses of six months duration are being conducted at Management Development New Initiatives Institute, Gurgaon, Indian Institute of 11.13 Security courses have been very popular Management, Ahmedabad, Indore, Lucknow, amongst Army personnel especially from the NarseeMonjee Institute of Management Infantry and Artillery. DGR is conducting Studies, Mumbai, XLRI, Jamshedpur and Amity increased number of security courses at all University, NOIDA. Regimental Centres.

11.11 To provide resettlement opportunities 11.14 JCOs/ OR and their equivalents are to senior officers of the rank of Brigadier and group with a wide variety of skills and above and their equivalents, DGR has also experience – technical and non-technical roles introduced Independent Directors’ Course at across Army, Navy and Air Force. However MDI Gurgaon, Management of NGOs at IFIM, changing careers after retirement to civil sides Bangalore and Management of Academic is a challenge, especially after leaving the Institutions at Amity Institute of Education and armed forces after many years, some of the

157 areas where they are found wanting are : have undergone training upto January 31, 2012. (a) Lack of Computer literacy. Re-employment (b) Lack of communication skills. 11.16 The Central and State Governments (c) Limited knowledge of changes in provide a number of concessions to ex- the civil environment. servicemen for their re-employment in Central/ (d) Ability to seamlessly transit to the State Government Departments. These include civil jobs. reservation of posts/ relaxation in age and educational qualifications, exemption from 11.15 DGR has taken steps to educate the retiring payment of application/ examination fees and personnel by conducting Computer Concepts priority in employment to the disabled ESM and and Personality Development courses at many dependents of deceased service personnel regimental centres. These steps have yielded on compassionate grounds. excellent results. Based on the constructive and positive feedback, DGR has decided to 11.17 Reservation in Government jobs: conduct and impart the basic computer literacy, The Central Government has provided for the communication & personality development following reservation in services for ESM: and financial programme in the Regimental (a) 10% in Group ‘C’ posts. Training Centres. The scheme of ESM training is primarily meant for those (b) 14.5% in Group Ex-Servicemen (ESM) who ‘C’ posts in PSUs and The Central and State could not avail the facility Nationalized Banks. Governments provide a of resettlement training number of concessions to (c) 10% posts of while in service and is ex-servicemen for their re- Assistant Commandants extended to the widows/ employment in Central/ State in paramilitary forces. dependents of Ex- Government Department. servicemen. Such training (d) 100% in Defence These include reservation of is organized at various Security Corps. posts/ relaxation in age and institutes empanelled by educational qualifications, Most of the State the State Government’s exemption from payment of Governments also provide Department of Sainik application/ examination fees reservations to ESM in Welfare/ Zila Sainik and priority in employment to State Government jobs. As Welfare Office and the disabled ESM and dependents a result of downsizing in approved by DGR of deceased service personnel on Government and advent to enhance their compassionate grounds. of multi tasking staff qualifications. 261 ESMs

158 (MTS), the employment opportunities for ESM resettlement of Ex-servicemen and their in Government/ Semi-Government sectors families. The details of Self-employment have reduced lately. schemes and the achievements are given in the succeeding paragraphs. 11.18 Placements: Persistent efforts of the Department with the dual aim of increasing 11.20 Coal Transportation Scheme: This is a awareness amongst the Corporate Sector on the popular scheme in vogue since last 30 years. availability of valuable human resources in Ex- The total number of ESM Coal companies Servicemen and enhancing job opportunities operative in various Coal subsidiaries viz for ESM in Corporate/ Private Sector have Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), Western borne fruits with major demands now coming Coalfields Limited (WCL), Damodar Valley up from the Corporate Sector. In current year, Corporation (DVC) and South Eastern Coalfields 38278 ESM have gained employment up to Limited (SECL) is 83. Through this scheme, 249 January 31, 2012. The details of some of the ESM (Officers) and approximately 2075 retired major placements done are as under: JCO/ ORs and equivalent have benefited.

(a) Security Agencies: The DGR empanels/ 11.21 Coal Tipper Scheme: This welfare sponsors ESM run private security agencies, scheme for widows/ disabled soldiers is companies and corporations for providing linked with the coal transportation. A total of security guards to various Central Public 43 widows/ disabled soldiers have benefited Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and industries in through this scheme this year. the private sector. The scheme offers good self- 11.22 Allotment of Oil Product Agency: employment opportunities to retired officers Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has and adequate employment opportunity to reserved 8% of Oil Product Agencies i.e (LPG retired JCOs/ORs and equivalent, in a field, Distributorship, Petrol Pumps and Superior where they have sufficient expertise. The Kerosene Oil Distributorship, etc) for the number of ESM employed during 2011 is defence category applicants who comprise 44,258 out of 1678 requisitions received from of wartime/ peace-time widows and disabled PSUs/ Govt Departments. 212 Agencies have soldiers. Eligible applicants are sponsored by been empanelled during 2011, adding to a DGR for the purpose. Upto January 2012, total of 2710 agencies. 446 Eligibility Certificates were issued to (b) Officers’ Employment: D u r i n g applicants. 2011, 455 officers have secured placements. 11.23 COCO Retail Outlets of IOCL and BPCL: SCHEMES FOR SELF-EMPLOYMENT M/s Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and M/s Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC) 11.19 The DGR has formulated several Self- are providing employment to Commissioned employment ventures for rehabilitation and

159 officers of Defence for managing retail outlets scheme, during the year 2011, a total number all over India under COCO (Company Owned of 33 ESM (O) as on January 31, 2012 were Company Operated) scheme. During the year sponsored for the scheme. 2011, names of 348 ESM (O) for 78 Locations Allotment of Army Surplus Vehicles as on December 30, 2011 were sponsored. However, record of number of beneficiaries 11.26 Ex-servicemen and widows of defence who were allotted COCO outlets, has not been personnel, who died while in service, are intimated by concerned Oil companies. eligible to apply for allotment of Army Surplus Class V-B vehicles. A total no. of 238 ESM were 11.24 Mother Dairy Milk Booths and Fruit & registered (as on December 31, 2011), with Vegetable (Safal) Shops: This is a time tested DGR during the calendar year 2011, while well-paying self-employment scheme for ESM 221 applicants were allotted vehicles during JCO/ ORs equivalent. Ex-servicemen currently the year. operating Milk booths and Safal Shops in Delhi have proved their mettle whereby M/s Mother LOAN RELATED WELFARE SCHEMES Dairy is totally dependent on DGR for providing Enterpreneur Schemes eligible Ex-servicemen. In consultation with the Mother Dairy, the scheme has been extended 11.27 Government has formulated several to the other cities of NCR viz Gurgaon, NOIDA, schemes for encouraging enterpreneurship for Faridabad and Ghaziabad. While a total of 873 the resettlement of ex-servicemen. The current JCO/ ORs equivalent are benefiting from this entrepreneurial schemes are (Self Employment scheme, details of ESM sponsored and selected for Ex-servicemen) SEMFEX II, SEMFEX III and upto January 2012 are as follows: Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). Under Mother Mother Dairy Fruit Dairy Milk & Veg Shops these schemes, training and loans Booths are provided at subsidized rates for (a) ESM Sponsored 921 219 ventures in rural, semi urban and (b) ESM Selected 370 49 urban areas in agriculture, industry and service sector. The lending 11.25 Management of CNG Stations by ESM institutions are nominated Nationalized Bank, (Officers) in NCR: This Scheme has been Co-operative Banks, Regional/Rural Bank revised recently. The pay package has been and Financial institutions etc. Subsidy/ soft raised from Rs 25,000/- p.m. to Rs 45,000/- loan from 25% to 30% is available for these p.m. The scope of the scheme is now being schemes. Application for loan is submitted extended to cover entire NCR to include by ex-servicemen directly to the Bank through NOIDA, Faridabad and Gurgaon. While a concerned Zila Sainik Board/ Welfare Office of total of 68 ESM (O) are benefiting from this the area.

160 SEMFEX II Scheme (From Arms to Farm) apply for the loan. The area of operation can be in rural, semi urban or urban area, for 11.28 It is a National Bank for Agriculture viable projects in manufacturing or service and Rural Development (NABARD) sponsored sectors. The limit of loan for the project in Scheme, introduced in 1988. It provides the this scheme has been raised to Rs. 1 crore, assistance for funding the entrepreneurship in depending upon the viability of project and the agriculture, rural industry and for employment capability of the individual/ organization to set generating service sector in rural area. The up and run it profitably. In the last 3 years, agro/ food processing unit can be set up both 5400 Ex-servicemen have availed benefits of in rural and urban areas. Soft loan upto 25% of this scheme. the cost of the project is provided. Under this scheme, 1451 ex-servicemen have benefitted New Initiatives by obtaining the loans amounting to Rs. 2019 11.31 The Government is committed to lakhs in the last eight years. encourage and support willing ESM for SEMFEX III (Sena se Gramodyog) entrepreneurship. It educates, motivates and 11.29 It is a Khadi and Village Industries encourages ESM to opt for other remunerative Commission (KVIC) sponsored Scheme, enterprises like horticulture, floriculture, introduced in 1992. It is also a rural franchising, and cultivation of herbal and employment generation scheme. The fields medicinal plants. Extensive interaction between are innumerable and the loan limit is laid the RSBs/ ZSBs, KVIC, NABARD, Horticulture down at Rs. 25 lakh per project. There is no Board, Medicinal Plants Board, the Lending requirement for a collateral guarantee, for Banks and the enterprising ESM has resulted in a loan upto Rs. 5 lakh. The rate of interest is more number of ESM opting for such ventures. as low as 4% after adjusting the subsidy. In M/s Bata India Ltd has offered business to ex- the last eight years, 332 Ex-servicemen have servicemen under “Desh-Rakshak Dealership” obtained the loan amounting to Rs. 695 lakh scheme for opening Bata outlets in the under this scheme. smaller towns of the country at reasonable investments Prime Minister’s Employment “ D e s h - R a k s h a k and complete guidance with Generation Programme Dealership Scheme” returns on sales and incentives. (PMEGP) for opening Bata outlets As a result of guidance and 11.30 It is also a Khadi and launched with M/s Bata support from DGR and RSBs, Village Industries Commission India Limited for offering many enterprising ESM have (KVIC) sponsored Scheme. business opportunities established their own business Under the scheme all Ex- successfully and are now to Ex-servicemen. servicemen are eligible to financially secure.

161 Publicity Salient features of the Scheme

11.32 Projecting the policies, programmes 11.34 The ECHS Central organisation is located and Welfare Schemes for Ex-servicemen at Delhi and functions under the Department of is of paramount importance so as to reach Ex-servicemen Welfare in Ministry of Defence. Defence units at various locations for Ex- The Central Organisation is headed by a Servicemen/ Widows across the length and Managing Director, a serving Major General. breadth of the country. This is done by means 11.35 ECHS Polyclinics are designed to of publications of periodical magazine like provide Out Patient Care that includes Sainik Punarvas News Fliers, Hindi Magazine consultations, essential investigation Punarvas Bharti, Brochures, Leaflets, articles in and provision of medicines. Specialized Sainik Samachar and Baat-cheet, exhibitions/ consultations, investigations and In Patient seminars, Army Mela and Ex-servicemen Care (Hospitalization) is provided through rallies. Publications of the Directorate General spare capacity available in service hospitals Resettlement are distributed to Command and through civil hospitals empanelled with Headquarters, RSBs, ZSBs, Regimental Centres, ECHS. Record Offices, ECHS Polyclinics and Ex- Servicemen, free of cost. Various other forums 11.36 Expansion of ECHS network was provided by Command HQs, Sainik Welfare approved by the Govt in October 2010 by Departments (States) and Sainik Sammelans sanctioning 182 additional polyclinics and 17 are also being utilized for publicity purpose. Mobile Clinics taking the total to 426 ECHS clinics. These are tabulated below: HEALTHCARE Initial Additional Total 11.33 Ex-Servicemen (a) Military 106 06 112 Contributory Health Scheme (b) Non-Military 121 176 297 (ECHS) was launched with (c) Mobile Clinics - 17 17 effect from April 1, 2003, Total 227 199 426 which aims to provide quality medicare to Ex-Servicemen Present Status and their dependents through a network of 11.37 Rs. 970 crores were spent on medical ECHS polyclinics, service medical facilities and empanelled/ government hospitals spread treatment last year. across the country. The Scheme has been 11.38 As on January 31, 2012, a total of structured on the lines of CGHS to ensure 12,24,746 Ex-servicemen have joined the cashless transactions, as far as possible for the scheme along with 26,90,790 dependents. patients. The scheme is fully financed by the Thus, total beneficiaries of the scheme are Government of India. 39,15,536.

162 CATEGORIZATION OF POLYCLINICS been reformed. National (Based on number of Ex-Servicemen residing in that area) Accreditation Board for Healthcare Providers (i) Type A - Above 20,000 (NABH) will henceforth (ii) Type B - Above 10,000 assess the hospitals for (iii) Type C - Above 5,000 empanelment. (iv) Type D - Above 1,500 (g) A u t o m a t i o n (v) Type E (Mobile) - Above 800 (for remote areas) of high pressure polyclinics is in progress 11.39 As on January 31, 2012, 37 polyclinics after successful Pilot Project in NCR. have started functioning in addition to existing 227. The Government has till date approved (h) A 24x7 helpline with call centre 1384 civil hospitals for empanelment with support has been opened to assist ECHS ECHS. About 70 Polyclinics still do not have members. For assistance, members empanelled hospitals in their city/town. can dial 1800-103-8666 and 080-4300 4300 or they can send query via SMS on 11.40 Recent Achievements +019714794300.

(a) Expansion of ECHS approved by the (i) ECHS website and e-CRMS (Electronic Government. Complaints Resolution and Management (b) Extension of ECHS to Nepal Domiciled System) is being field tested and would Gorkhas (NDG). be launched soon.

(c) Extension of ECHS facilities to NDG 11.41 New Measures: Following measures in Nepal by upgrading MI Rooms at are being taken by ECHS for delivering quality Kathmandu Pokhra & Dharan to the medicare to Ex-Servicemen: level of Polyclinics including one type E (a) Cabinet Note on providing manpower Mobile Polyclinic to each of the above as per scales followed by CGHS is being polyclinics. finalized

(d) Extension of ECHS benefits to the (b) Measures for improvising supply of dependents of recruits earning disability medicines : pension. (i) Permitting for re-imbursement of (e) Inclusion of Special Frontier Forces cost of medicines (as in CGHS) pensioners in ECHS. (ii) Enhanced local purchase ceilings (f) Hospital empanelment procedures have (iii) Pilot project on outsourcing

163 pharmacy of polyclinics to reputed January 1, 2006 will now be calculated at pharmaceutical companies 50% of emoluments last drawn or reckonable emoluments drawn during last 10 months. (c) Timely payment to hospitals by outsourcing bill processing to Bill 11.44 Disability Pension: The rates of disability Processing Agency on the lines of CGHS element for 100% disability for post January 1, 2006 various ranks shall be 30% of emoluments (d) Remove disparities in facilities vis-a-vis last drawn to be reduced proportionately for CGHS lesser disability. (e) Simplification of procedures and 11.45 Recent Improvements: automation of ECHS processes for ushering in paperless transactions in (i) Enhancement of Fixed Medical ECHS Allowance: The rate of Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) has been enhanced post VIth CPC from (f) Interaction with State Governments for Rs.100/- to Rs.300/- p.m. from September 1, speedy acquisition of land for construction 2008 for the Armed Forces Pensioners residing of polyclinics. in areas not covered under PENSION ECHS. Between January-December, 11.42 Pension to Armed (ii) Enhancement in 2011, Six Defence Pension Forces Personnel: Pension additional Old Age Pension to an estimated number of Adalats were held at Calicut to PSUs Absorbees: 17.70 lakh Armed Forces (Kerala), Kakinada (Andhra Additional Old Age Pension pensioners is disbursed Pradesh), Fatehgarh (UP), at the prescribed rates has now been authorized to the through all branches of the Ludhiana (Punjab), Sonepat 27 Public Sector Banks, 4 Armed Forces Personnel (Haryana) and Udaipur Private Sector Banks viz. who had drawn lump-sum HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, (Rajasthan). payment at the time of their AXIS Bank and IDBI Bank, absorption in PSUs, at full 640 Treasuries, 61 Defence Pension Disbursing Basic Pension instead of 43% for Commissioned Offices (DPDOs), 2 Post Offices, 5 Pay and Officers and 45% for other Ranks. Accounts Offices (PAOs) scattered all over (iii) Grant of Family Pension to the Armed India including 3 Pension Payment Offices Forces Personnel/ Pensioners who disappear (PPOs) in Nepal. suddenly & whereabouts are not known: 11.43 Retiring/ Service Pension: The Hitherto, the families of the Armed Forces retiring pension of Commissioned Officer/ Personnel/Pensioners who disappear suddenly PBOR retiring/invaliding out of service w.e.f. and whose whereabouts are not known are

164 eligible for grant of family pension after one Commissioned Officers viz-a-vis Honorary year from the date of lodging the FIR. It has Commissioned Officers: Table 133 was now been decided that the families of such inadvertently included in the Govt. letter dated Armed Forces Personnel/ Pensioners may be March 8, 2010, wherein the pension of pre- sanctioned Family Pension and Death Gratuity June 1, 1953 retired Viceroy Commissioned after a period of six months from the date of Officers was shown higher than pre-2006 lodging FIR. regular Commissioned Officers. This was subsequently corrected by deleting the same (iv) Revision of War Injury Element of War vide Corrigendum dated April 15, 2011. Injury Pension: (vi) Ex-gratia to invalided out Armed The rates of War Injury Element of War Injury Forces Personnel: Invalided out armed forces Pension have been revised vide MoD letter personnel with 100% disability to be given dated February 15, 2011. It has now been Rs.9 lakh ex-gratia w.e.f. April 1, 2011. For decided that the revised rate of War Injury lesser disability between 20% to 99% to be Element shall not be less than 100% in case reduced proportionately. of Invalidment and 60% in case of Retirement/ Discharge, of minimum of Pay in the Pay (vii) Grant of family pension to childless Band(PB)+Grade Pay(GP)+Military Service widow: Grant of family pension to childless Pay(MSP)+Group ‘X’ Pay wherever applicable widow of armed forces officers/ persons for 100% Disability. Cap on War Injury below officer ranks (PBORs) who died prior to Pension stands removed w.e.f. July 1, 2009. January 1, 2006 which was discontinued on her remarriage will be restored w.e.f. January (v) Rectification of anomaly created 1, 2006 subject to certain conditions. in pension of pre June 1, 1953 Viceroy

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COOPERATION BETWEEN THE ARMED FORCES AND CIVIL AUTHORITIES

167 Apart from the main responsibility of defending the borders of the country, the Armed Forces render timely assistance to civil authorities for the maintenance of law and order and/ or essential services as also in rescue and relief operations during natural calamities

12.1 Apart from the main responsibility 12.3 Operation SAHAYATA (Sikkim): On of defending the borders of the country, the September 18, 2011, the state of Sikkim was Armed Forces render timely assistance to hit by an earthquake measuring 6.8 on the civil authorities for the maintenance of law Richter Scale. The epicenter of the earthquake and order and/ or essential services as also was 64 kilometers North West of Gangtok. in rescue and relief operations during natural The Army was at the forefront of the rescue calamities. The details of assistance provided and relief operations and played a pivotal role by the Armed Forces during the period are in providing immediate succor to the affected given in the succeeding paragraphs. people and enabling State administration INDIAN ARMY to restore normalcy in the State. Details of assistance provided are as under: 12.2 During the period under review (a) Total Columns Deployed: 126 (including 147 columns, 23 Medical Teams and 40 two Special Forces columns) comprising Engineer Task Forces approximately 5850 were deployed in Aid During the period under review troops were deployed to Civil Authorities. 147 columns, 23 Medical Teams for rescue and relief Assistance was provided and 40 Engineer Task Forces operations. in Operation Sahayata (Sikkim), Destruction of were deployed in Aid to Civil (b) Engineer Columns Unexploded Munitions, Authorities in connection with Employed: 27 columns Flood Relief Operations, Operation Sahayata (Sikkim), were deployed for Rescue and Relief Destruction of Unexploded restoration of road Operations etc. The communication in the Munitions, Flood Relief details of the important earthquake affected operations undertaken are Operations, Rescue and Relief areas. 10 major road covered in the succeeding Operations etc. axes were opened by paragraphs. Army in conjunction

168 with BRO. A Bailey Bridge of 150 feet span was also made available (on loan) to civil administration to enable immediate restoration of communication on road Darjeeling - Lebong.

(c) Medical Detachments Deployed: 20 medical detachments were deployed for providing immediate medical relief to the injured; over 940 civil casualties treated in Military Hospitals.

(e) Relief Camps: 10 Relief Camps were established by Army, in which 2736 people were provided shelter. In addition, all necessary assistance was given to civil administration for establishment and functioning of relief camps established by them.

(f) An Integrated Command Centre was established in Mangan to coordinate (d) Cook Houses: 11 Cook Houses were relief operations in conjunction with civil established by Army in earthquake administration. affected areas. In addition, 3310 Food (g) Army relief columns reached Packets were air dropped in areas approximately 106 villages affected by where road communication had been the earthquake. disrupted.

169 (h) Helicopter Effort:

(i) More than 300 hours of flying has been done for casualty evacuation, rescue of stranded people, move of supplies/ essential stores and reconnaissance of earthquake affected areas.

(ii) Evacuation of Tourists/ Civilians: 999 people, including 12 foreigners were evacuated by Army helicopters.

(iii) Casualty Evacuation: 33 civilian casualties were evacuated by Army helicopters.

Destruction of Unexploded Munitions

12.4 Deployment of Disposal Teams: The Bomb Disposal team in Northern Command carried out the following operations: (a) Recce of IED Near Mile Stone 169 on NH 1A. (b) Recce of IED Mile Stone 183-184 on NH 1A. (c) Recce of IED Near Vill Sudana Beli, Approx 15 Kms from Doda.

170 Operations were carried out in the following 12.5 Operation Sahayog II: In May, areas: 2011, Army undertook Operation Sahayog II (a) Kolaras, District Shivpuri, Madhya for destruction of unexploded munitions (total Pradesh. 4484) lying at ICD, Tughlakabad since 2004. The high risk operation commenced on May 13, 2011, it involved segregation of UXBs at ICD Tughlakabad, loading of segregated UXBs into containers, transportation to Tilpat Range, unloading of UXBs at Tilpat Range and their subsequent destruction. The operation was successfully completed on June 15, 2011.

12.6 Flood Relief Operations: Flood Relief

(b) Simen Sapari and Sisibar villages in Dhemaji District of Upper Assam. (c) Village Sarya, Balamkola Block, Raigarh District, Chhattisgarh. (d) Village Husainabad, Palamu District, Jharkhand.

12.7 Construction of Bridge (Sabrimala):

(a) Sabarimala, located in the Western Ghats in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala is a centuries old Hindu pilgrimage centre,

171 drawing 40 - 50 million devotees annually emergency request from the Government of from all parts of India. Kerala, a team of divers from the was airlifted by Dornier aircraft for (b) Army was requested to construct a bridge search and rescue operation on September on the newly proposed exit route required 26, 2011. A school bus carrying 30 primary to facilitate safe passage of pilgrims. The school children (age group 10-12 years) had Army engineers completed the task on overturned and fallen into Chamakara canal October 4, 2011. The bridge has been near Kaniyapuram, Thiruvananthapuram. The handed over to the Dewasom Shrine Naval Divers, after sustained diving operations, Board on October 17, 2011 for regulation accounted for all the missing children. and move of pilgrims. 12.10 Train Accident at Chiteri: In a major INDIAN NAVY train accident at Chiteri railway station on 12.8 Diving Assistance: September 13, 2011, about Diving teams have been Diving teams were 15 personnel died and deployed 55 times from deployed 55 times from more than 100 people were various Commands since various Commands injured. Naval team from INS Rajali consisting of two January, 2011 for rendering since January, 2011 for assistance to various civil doctors, one officer and rendering assistance to agencies/ Government/ State 40 personnel were pressed authorities for search and various civil agencies/ into action. The Naval team rescue. Government/ State which was the first to reach the accident site provided authorities for search and 12.9 Diving Operation in requisite timely help to the rescue. Chamakara Canal: On an victims.

172 12.11 Fire Fighting in Civil Area: A major fire INDIAN AIR FORCE broke out as a back-draught of Naphthalene leakage from its carriage pipe, in adjoining 12.15 Indian Air Force is engaged in various the naval accommodation area ‘Varunapuri’ civil aid relief measures. The Transport and in Goa, on August 19, 2011. The inferno Helicopter fleets of Indian Air Force have was very close to a densely populated and played a pivotal role in assistance to Central constricted area. The safety services of the Navy and State Governments during natural immediately rushed to the site and evacuated calamities and disasters. The airlift capability the people safely. The fire fighters displayed of the transport and helicopter fleet has seen a exceptional professionalism and courage in major enhancement with the induction of the the face of adverse conditions, to control the long range special operations C-130J aircraft, major fire and avert what could have been a which has been proven in the relief operations major disaster. in the aftermath of the Sikkim Earthquake. The transport and helicopter fleets have continued 12.12 Extended Flying Operations in Maoist to perform creditably by accomplishing Affected Areas: Divers and helicopters allotted tasks, flying mostly over inhospitable provided sustained assistance to police terrain and adverse weather conditions. Some authorities in rescue and recovery efforts at of the achievements are highlighted in the Chitrakonda, where the Maoists had ambushed succeeding paragraphs. a party of Grey Hounds. 65 hours of flying was undertaken towards conduct of this operation. Air Maintenance in the Northern & North Eastern Sector 12.13 Flood Relief – Odisha: Flood relief operations at Odisha were undertaken from 12.16 Air Maintenance operations by the September 11 - 15 and September 25 - 26, transport and helicopter fleets of the Indian 2011. Two UH3H and one Chetak were Air Force are undertaken in support of troops deployed and relief material was air-dropped. and civilian population in far flung areas and inhospitable terrain conditions in the North 12.14 Naval Medical Relief Team for and North-Eastern parts of the country. The Sabrimala Stampede Disaster: INHS Sanjivani sustained operations round the year comprise played an integral part of medical relief in airlift of food material, clothing, medical the wake of the Sabrimala stampede disaster equipment etc. Air maintenance activities at Vandiperiyar, Kerala on January 15, 2011. assume special significance in the winter A fully equipped medical team reached the months when snowfall and inclement weather disaster site by helicopter within two hours conditions impede normal surface transport and commenced medical relief operations links to these areas. immediately.

173 12.17 A total of 15,930 tonnes of logistics support load for the Northern sector and 2995 tonnes for the North Eastern sector have been airlifted since April 11, 2011. Routine flights are operated from Kargil to Jammu & Srinagar during the winter months.

Transportation of Supplies to Troops by Helicopter of IAF

12.18 Logistics support to Border Roads Organisation (BRO): The transport & helicopter fleets of the Indian Air Force airlifted 640 metric Relief Material being Loaded and delivered at Affected tonnes of supplies in support of the Border Areas in Sikkim Roads Organisation (BRO) in the Central and Northern sectors and at their posts along the Delhi with 13 Tonnes of relief material and international borders. 220 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel. A total of 527 sorties comprising 294 Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief hours on a variety of aircrafts and helicopters Operations airlifted 252 tonnes of relief material and 12.19 Train Accident: IAF participated in transported 1714 people in sustained operations relief and rescue operations in the aftermath until October 11, 2011. IAF helicopters of the Howrah-Kalka train accident on July 10, undertook rescue missions, wherein a total of 2011 near Kanpur. A total of 148 passengers 525 persons were airlifted from inaccessible and 600 kg of medical supplies were airlifted. areas to safe locales. Numerous sorties were flown towards sustaining Army units at the 12.20 Earthquake in Sikkim: Within hours of International Border, which included supply the earthquake in Sikkim on September 18, of diesel, fuel and emergency rations. 2011, two C-130J aircraft were airborne from

174 12.21 Bhubaneshwar (Orissa) Flood Relief: four personnel to carry out further repairs in In September 2011, the State of Orissa was hit equally bad weather. by floods, affecting the lives and livelihood of Overseas Missions 16 lakh people. In response to a call by the State Government, Indian Air force deployed 12.25 SAARC Summit: One An-32 transport one Chetak and seven Mi-17 helicopters in aircraft of the IAF was deployed in phases at missions to provide succour to people in the Male from October 22 - 28, 2011 and November affected areas. The IAF Task Force airdropped 2 - 15, 2011 in connection with the SAARC 118.64 Tonnes of relief material in 90 sorties, summit to cater to contingent requirements. entailing a flying effort of 116 hours. 12.26 UN Mission: The Indian Aviation 12.22 Evacuation of Foreign Nationals: Contingent deployed at Bukavu (Democratic The helicopter fleet of the Indian Air Force Republic of Congo) comprising six Mi-17 evacuated 28 foreign nationals since April and four Mi-35 helicopters, along with 303 2011 from inaccessible high altitude areas of personnel, were repatriated in two phases that J&K, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. ended in September, 2011. The helicopter fleet of Indian Air Force has flown a total of Power Supply in J & K Valley Restored by IAF 235 sorties entailing a flying effort of 280 hrs 12.23 On January 6, 2012, Jammu and Kashmir during the period April to September, 2011 experienced excessive snow fall, which while deployed at these missions. resulted in a power failure across the entire Srinagar valley. In response to a request from the J&K Govt, the IAF took on the challenging task of assisting Power Grid Corporation of India in restoration of power supply to the valley. After an aerial recce of the power lines from Ramban to Banihal, a damaged tower near Ramsu village was identified as the main cause of power failure.

12.24 On January 8, 2012, a repair team was Helicopter deployed for UN peace keeping operations winched down from a Mi-17 helicopter in in Democratic Republic of Congo inclement weather & gusty winds as there was Anti LWE Operations no helipad in the vicinity. Within hours, the 12.27 In 2011, Left Wing Extremist (LWE) tower was repaired and power supply restored activities have been witnessed mainly in Assam, to the entire valley. The next day, the same Western Orissa and Arunachal Pradesh. Four crew undertook a similar task winching down MI-17 helicopters of Indian Air Force have

175 been operating since December 20, 2009 in in support of operations to airlift casualties, support of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) passengers and loads. Additionally, on request for anti-naxal operations. Four helicopters of MHA, slithering training of troops has been are deployed to assist security forces in LWE conducted, in which 1142 troops have been affected areas. Since induction, a total of trained till date. 2492 hrs in 3602 sorties have been flown

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NATIONAL CADET CORPS

Raksha Mantri and Lt. Gen PS Bhalla, AVSM DGNCC with awardees of Raksha Mantri Padak and Commendation Card

177 The NCC strives to provide the youth of the country opportunities for all round development with a sense of commitment, dedication, self-discipline and moral values, so that they become useful citizens

13.1 The National Cadet Corps (NCC) was MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS established under the NCC Act, 1948. It has completed 63 years of existence. The NCC 13.4. Raising of New NCC Establishments strives to provide the youth of the country in the 1st Phase: Sanction for raising of one opportunities for all round development Group HQ, nine Army units, two Air units and with a sense of commitment, dedication, one Naval unit in the 1st Phase of new raisings self-discipline and moral values. The overall was accorded by the Ministry in January 2011. objective is to make them responsible citizens. All units have been raised.

The motto of NCC is “Unity and Discipline”. 13.5. Raising of New R&V Units: Two R&V 13.2 The total sanctioned strength of NCC Units one each at Bhatinda (Punjab) and Panaji cadets is 15 Lakhs. This includes 2 lakh NCC (Goa) have been raised last year. This brings cadets sanctioned in the year 2010, which will the total number of R&V units to 19. be absorbed in five phases by raising new NCC 13.6 NCC Coverage of Districts: At present, units during the period from 2010-11 to 2014- 630 districts are covered by NCC. 15. The authorised strength of NCC cadets in 2011-12 is 13,40,000. Phase I to include 13.7 Increase in Girls’ Representation: The raising of 1x Group Headquarters and 12x current representation of girl cadets is 25.17 % units has been completed in current financial of the total enrolled strength of NCC cadets as year. The NCC’s presence presently extends against 24.38 % last year due to an increase of to 630 districts of the country, covering 15,879 11475 cadets. educational institutions. TRAINING 13.3 Wing-wise distribution of enrolled cadet 13.8. NCC is a premier training organization strength is as under: of the country involved with grooming of the (a) Army Wing - 7,93,147 youth. The growing and vibrant NCC alumni (b) Air Wing - 55,345 strength is a testimony to its meaningful (c) Naval Wing - 53,451 existence. In keeping with the changing times, (d) Girls Wing - 3,34,395 NCC has been proactive in incorporating Total - 12,36,338 requisite changes in its syllabus. A major step

178 has been taken by NCC in this most important aspect of Unity regard where the Philosophy of The camps help and Discipline. NCC has also NCC training is being refined in developing introduced classes on Human to make NCC training more camaraderie, team Values as part of Personality interactive and meaningful. spirit, dignity of labour, Development Programme for To elicit response from all self-confidence and its cadets. Various types of stakeholders, Zonal level the most important camps conducted in NCC are seminars in NCC have already aspect of Unity and as listed below: been organized and a National Discipline. (a) Annual Training Camps level seminar is planned to (ATC): Annual Training Camps be conducted in March/ April are conducted at State Directorate level 2012. so as to ensure that a minimum of 50% Junior Division/ Wing (JD/JW) cadets and 13.9 Training in NCC comprises the following 100% of Senior Division Wing (SD/SW) important facets: cadets numbering approximately 8.5 (a) Institutional Training. lakh attend at least one camp per year. (b) Camp Training. Approximately 1700 such camps are (c) Adventure Training. conducted every year. (d) Social Service and Community (b) National Integration Camp (NIC): A Development Activities. total of 37 NICs are conducted every (e) Youth Exchange Programme. year. 24,200 cadets from all States and Union Territories participate in these 13.10 Institutional Training: Institutional NICs. This year, so far, 26 NICs have training covers basic military training in been conducted in different parts of Army, Navy and Air Wing subjects, including the country. In addition, Special NICs exposure to camp life. The aim of this training have been scheduled/ conducted at the is to expose the youth to a regimental way of life following places: and inculcate in them the values of discipline, obedience and orderliness. All enrolled cadets Sl. Place where Period No. of No. SNIC conducted participants go through the Institutional Training in their (i) Speical NIC, July 11 – 22, 180 respective schools/ colleges as per specified Leh 2011 syllabi for each wing of NCC. (ii) Special NIC May 28 to 600 Pungalwa June 8, 2011 (Nagaland) 13.11 Camp Training: Camp Training is an (iii) Special NIC October 8 – 300 important part of NCC curriculum. The camps Badabagh 19, 2011 help in developing camaraderie, team spirit, (Jaisalmer) (iv) Special NIC October 19 to 300 dignity of labour, self-confidence and the Peddapuram 30, 2011 (Kakinada)

179 (c) Vayu Sainik Camp (VSC): Every year Junior Wing) are organized every year. an All India Vayu Sainik Camp for Air This year 3373 cadets attended these Wing SD and SW cadets is organized camps from September to December at Jakkur Airfield (Bangalore) for a 2011. period of 12 days. This year the camp (g) Rock Climbing Training Camps: Eight was conducted from October 30 to Rock Climbing camps were held this November 10, 2011. 600 SD/SW cadets training year to expose the cadets to the from all the 17 State NCC Directorates basics of rock climbing and to inculcate participated in this Camp. the spirit of adventure in them. Four of (d) Nau Sainik Camp (NSC): This camp is also these camps were held at Gwalior in MP organized once a year for Naval Wing SD and another four camps at Neyyar Dam and SW cadets for 12 days. This year the near Thiruvananthapuram Kerala. 1080 camp was conducted at Visakhapatnam cadets attended these camps from May from November 1 - 12, 2011. 590 SD/ 2011 to November 2011. SW cadets took part in this camp from all (h) Republic Day Camp 2012: Republic Day 17 State NCC Directorates. Camp-2012 was conducted from January (e) Thal Sainik Camps (TSC): Two concurrent 1 - 31, 2012 at Delhi. The camp was TSCs are conducted at Republic Day attended by 2000 cadets from all over Parade ground, Delhi Cantt every year, India. In addition, 75 cadets from friendly one for SD boys and one for SW girls. foreign countries with whom NCC has an This year the camps were conducted ongoing Youth Exchange Programme from September 2–13, 2011. Along also attended the camp from January 15 - with TSC, the Inter Directorate Shooting 30, 2012. Competition (both for boys and girls) was 13.12 Republic Day Parade: Two NCC also conducted. 561 cadets participated marching contingents and three (two boys in the competition. Total 1360 cadets and one girl) NCC bands participated in the from all the 17 State NCC Directorates Republic Day Parade at Rajpath on January 26, participated in this camp. 2012. (f) Leadership Camps: These camps are 13.13 Attachment Training: The NCC cadets conducted on an All India basis. Four derive first-hand experience of immense value Advance Leadership Camps (ALC), one by attachment to the Armed Forces units. each for Senior Division. Junior Division, During the year, attachments scheduled/ Senior Wing, Senior Division (Navy) and conducted were as under: three Basic Leadership Camps (one each for Senior Division, Senior Wing and (a) 440 officers including women officers

180 and 20,000 cadets Kochi and Visakhapatnam for including 500 SW girl 440 officers including sea training and attachment for cadets attended the women officers and a period of 12 days. Cadets attachment training with 20,000 cadets including were imparted intensive naval regular army units. 500 SW girl cadets training in various naval attended the attachment (b) 120 Senior Division and subjects and got opportunity to training with regular 48 SW cadets underwent see naval exercises at sea. army units. attachment training at 13.16 Foreign Naval Indian Military Academy, Cruises: Dehradun and Officers Training Academy, Chennai respectively for duration of two (i) 7 Cadets visited Persian Gulf weeks each. (Muscat, Bahrain & Saudi Arabia) from March 6 to April 2, 2011 on (c) 1000 SW cadets were attached with board Indian Naval Cadet training various Military Hospitals. ships. (d) 100 Air Wing NCC cadets (76 SD and (ii) 10 Cadets visited South-East Asia 24 SW) underwent attachment training (Phuket, Port Kelong, Singapore and with Air Force Academy, Dundigal. ) from August 9 to September This training is conducted twice a year 20, 2011 on board Naval ships INS for 13 days each in June and October Tir and INS Krishna. respectively. 13.17 Naval Academy Attachment Training: 13.14 Microlite Flying: Microlites facilities Annual Training Camp for SW cadets & are provided at 47 NCC Air squadrons. Despite the gradual phasing out of Gliders, NCC Air Attachment training for SD cadets is conducted squadrons have carried out 700 launches at Naval Academy, Ezhimala. However, due during the past year. Gliders are in the process to non availability of accommodation, these of being replaced by Microlite aircraft whose camps are being conducted at Visakhapatnam procurement is presently under progress from January 30 to February 10, 2012. 170 through Indian Air Force. Microlite flying is SW & 25 SD cadets participated in this camp/ being conducted in NCC with a view to give attachment. air experience to the Air Wing NCC cadets 13.18 Advance Leadership Camp (ALC): (SD). A total 2400 hours of microlite flying was Every year ALC is conducted at Thoothukudi undertaken during the year 2011-12. (Tuticorin). This year camp was conducted 13.15 Naval Ship Attachment: 300 cadets of from December 22, 2011 to January 2, naval wing embarked on naval ships at Mumbai, 2012. A total of 150 SD Cadets participated

181 in the camp. Besides visiting the Naval Each NCC Directorate undertakes a minimum Establishments/ Installations, cadets carry out of one sailing expedition for a period of 12 days, Adventure Training, Security Exercise and also covering a total distance of 400 to 500 Kms. 40 take part in various competitions intended to 60 cadets from each Directorate participate to develop team spirit and other personality in the event. During Sailing Expedition, the traits. cadets get practical training in Boat Pulling and 13.19 Technical NCC Camp for Naval Wing: Sailing. They face and overcome the hazards 115 SD/SW Cadets from Engineering Colleges of change in weather conditions and changing at Chennai attended the Annual Technical mode of Rivers/ Sea. Total 15 expeditions Camp from June 5 - 12 and June 14 - 17, 2011. were conducted by different NCC Directorates The cadets were taken to Naval Engineering in year 2011-12. Establishments at INS Shivaji/ INS Valsura and 13.22 Scuba Diving: Five Scuba Diving Camps Naval Dockyard at Visakhapatnam for study are conducted at Kochi, Vizag, Mumbai, tour. Chennai and Delhi with assistance from the Naval Diving Teams of Indian Navy. A total of 150 cadets attended these camps this year.

13.23 Wind Surfing/ Kayaking: Cadets of Naval Wing are also trained and exposed to the basic skills of Wind Surfing and Kayaking.

13.24 Mountaineering Courses: 444 nominated cadets attended various courses at Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Nirmal Verma, PVSM, Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi, AVSM, ADM along with DGNCC Lt Gen PS Bhalla, AVSM interacting with NCC Cadets Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling, JIM & WS, Nunwan, Pahalgam ADVENTURE TRAINING and Directorate of Mountaineering and Allied 13.20 All India Sailing Regatta at Chilka: 51 Sports, Manali during the training year 2011- SD and 51 SW Cadets from all Directorates 12. participated in All India NCC Sailing Regatta 13.25 Mountaineering Expeditions: This year conducted at INS Chilka from November 17 the boy’s team undertook an expedition to - 24, 2011. One officer and six cadets from Bharkatkhunta (6578M/21576 ft) and the girl’s Bangladesh NCC also attended the Regatta. team scaled Thelu Peak (6000M/19680 ft). 13.21 Sailing Expedition: Sailing Expedition Out of 16 girl cadets, 13 cadets summated the is an interesting feature of the Naval Training. peak.

182 and 22 SW cadets took part in the slithering demonstration during PM’s Rally in January 2011.

13.31 Desert Camel Safari: Two officers and 10 cadets from Singapore and one officer and six cadets from Kazakhastan along with 20 Indian Cadets participated in Desert Safari held at Jaisalmer from November 9 - 20, 2011. Tent Pegging display by NCC Riders during Horse Show 13.32 White Water Rafting: White Water 13.26 Cycle and Motor Cycle Expeditions: Rafting (WWR) nodes have been established at During the current year, numerous motorcycle Raiwala (Haridwar), Mandi (HP) and Gangtok expeditions were organized by various (Sikkim). White Water rafting was conducted by Directorates to inculcate the spirit of adventure Uttarakhand Directorate during All India NIC-I amongst the cadets. These expeditions also from June 21-24, 2011 at Ansuiyaghat and Muni carried messages to create awareness on various ki Reti. WB&S Directorate conducted WWR in social challenges faced by the country. Teesta river during Annual Training Camp in 13.27 Trekking Expedition: A total of 15 summer of 2011. 700 cadets participated in trekking expeditions were conducted during these camps. the year 2011-12. 14,500 cadets from all over 13.33 Hot Air Ballooning: Hot Air Ballooning the country participated in these expeditions. was conducted by Delhi Directorate on 13.28 Para Sailing: Para sailing is conducted November 26, 2011 in which 100 cadets at each Group level as a part of adventure participated. activity for SD/SW cadets of NCC. During YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAMME the past year, 5168 cadets were exposed to (YEP) this activity. Five para sailing nodes have been established at Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, 13.34 Out-Going YEP Visits: 7 outgoing YEP Sholapur and Kamptee to train the trainers. visits were undertaken up to December 2011 during the year 2011-12 as per the details given 13.29 Para Basic Courses: 40 SD and 40 SW in Table No. 13.1. cadets underwent the Para basic course for 24 days at the Army Aviation Training School, 13.35 In-Coming YEP Visits: The incoming Agra. YEP visits by foreign delegations, undertaken/ planned during the year 2011-12 are given in 13.30 Slithering Demonstration: 37 SD Table No. 13.2.

183 Table No. 13.1 importance of self help, need to protect

S.No Country Officers Cadets the environment and to assist in upliftment (a) Singapore (Air Wing) 1 4 of weaker sections of the society. This is (b) Singapore (Naval Wing) 1 4 envisaged through programmes involving adult (c) Russia - - education, tree plantation, blood donation, visit (d) Sri Lanka 1 10 to Old Age Homes, Differently abled Children (e) Maldives - - Schools, Orphanages, slum clearance, village (f) Bangladesh 2 20 upliftment and various other social schemes. NCC cadets participated in the following (g) Singapore(Army) 2 10 community development activities: Total 07 48 Table No. 13.2 (a) Tree Plantation: NCC cadets plant

S.No. Country Officers Cadets saplings and thereafter maintain them in conjunction with the concerned State (a) Singapore and Kazakhstan 3 20 NCC cadets for (Desert Department/ Colleges/ Schools and Safari) Villages. This year as part of environment protection and preservation drive, cadets (b) Bangladesh (Sailing 1 6 Regatta) planted 4.5 lakh saplings all over the country. (c) Bangladesh Belgaum Trek 1 8

(d) Delegations from 08 13 75 (b) Blood Donation: NCC cadets have foreign countries attended been donating blood as voluntary service RDC 2012 including Russia, Kazakhstan, whenever needed by Hospitals/Red Cross. Turkmenistan, Bangladesh, This year as part of NCC Day Celebrations Nepal, Srilanka, Singapore, Bhutan and Vietnam. “Blood Donation Drive” was conducted by all NCC State Directorates in various (e) Head of Deptts attended 1 8 RDC 12 towns and villages where NCC cadets voluntarily donated blood. Total 22 109

Social Service and Community Social Service and Community Development Development activities are undertaken in NCC through 13.36 Social Service and Community programmes involving adult education, tree plantation, blood donation, visit to Old Age Development activities are undertaken Homes, Differently abled Children Schools, in NCC with the aim of making cadets Orphanages, slum clearance, village upliftment imbibe the qualities of selfless service and various other social schemes. to the community, dignity of labour,

184 (c) Old Age Homes: 11255 NCC cadets (g) Anti Drug Rally: A p p r o x i m a t e l y from , Andhra Pradesh, 40,000 NCC cadets all over the country Jammu &Kashmir and Maharashtra participated in Anti drug rallies organized Directorates visited Old Age Homes to in major cities and towns in the country. provide a helping hand to elders. (h) Pulse Polio Immunisation: NCC cadets (d) Disaster Relief: NCC has always extended have also participated in numerous Polio its helping hand during natural and other eradication programmes launched by the calamities and accidents. Over the years, Government all over the country as per NCC cadets have rendered outstanding National schedule. service during floods, earthquakes, (i) Adult Education: NCC cadets visited cyclones, train accidents and provided remote areas, villages and underdeveloped the healing touch in riot-affected areas. areas to emphasise the need for education Significant contributions by NCC are and to assist in the conduct of the Adult widely acclaimed by one and all. This Education Programme. year 14,184 NCC cadets participated in this drive all over the country. This (j) Community Work: Cadets of NCC included provision of services to casualties participated in the rural and urban after Mumbai serial bomb blast in July community projects and other 2011 and assistance to people of Sikkim development works like village track affected by the devastating earthquake in improvement, cleaning of streets and September 2011. ponds, sanitation drives, etc.

(e) AIDS Awareness Programme: NCC (k) Anti Leprosy Drive: NCC cadets have cadets participate actively in the AIDS/ launched anti-leprosy drive throughout HIV awareness programme and are the country and are helping various carrying out AIDS awareness programmes voluntary/ Governments Organisations throughout the country. Lectures and in this field. interactive sessions on HIV/ AIDS are (l) Cancer Awareness Programme: also being conducted during various Approximately 43000 NCC cadets camps. This year AIDS awareness actively participated in Cancer Awareness day was celebrated on December 1, Programme organized in various cities. 2011. 37,600 NCC cadets from all 17 Cancer Care India (CACI) and NCC have Directorates participated. joined hands to launch Cancer Awareness (f) Anti Dowry and Anti Female Foeticide Programmes (CAPS) throughout the Pledge: NCC cadets all over the country country. Every year during RDC, a took a pledge on Anti Dowry and Anti Cancer Awareness Competition is also Female Foeticide. organized.

185 (m) Anti-Tobacco Drive: Approximately an opportunity to NCC cadets to 39000 NCC cadets from all NCC identify themselves with different Directorates actively participated in sections of society and people living NO TOBACCO DAY observed on May in villages. 31, 2011. On this day all State NCC (ii) Save Energy Campaign: In a country Directorates organized numerous rallies/ wide campaign, the NCC cadets street shows/ plays by NCC cadets to launched an awareness drive to spread awareness among masses about avoid wastage of precious electrical ill effects of tobacco. power. To generate awareness, (n) Sensitisation on Civic Sense and Rules: various rallies and street shows were NCC cadets regularly participate in organized in cities and towns of all traffic rule awareness drives organized states. The youth force of NCC itself in various cities. During this period, the became a beacon of this driver by cadets man various traffic check posts indulging in voluntarily switching and supplement the resources of local off the power lights/ gadgets in traffic police. the evening for approximately 10 minutes every day. (o) New Initiatives: A number of NCC cadets participated in World Forestry (iii) Use of Non-Conventional Energy: Day, World Health Day, Earth Day, Anti NCC launched campaign to Tobacco Day, International Day against promote use of alternate sources of Drug abuse and illicit trafficking, UN energy. NCC cadets are motivated to International Day to National Disaster use solar and bio-energy appliances reduction and Worlds AIDS day. During during various NCC camps. the year, the NCC included seven (iv) De-pollution of Rivers: NCC cadets days of UN observances to promote have also launched campaigns awareness about various social causes to generate awareness regarding amongst masses and launched following growing river pollution in the campaigns to generate awareness on country. contemporary issues. SPORTS ACTIVITIES AT NATIONAL (i) Adoption of Villages/ Slum Areas: LEVEL NCC has adopted over 200 villages/ slum areas in different parts of 13.37 Jawahar Lal Nehru Hockey Cup the country to induce all round Tournament: NCC teams in Junior boys and inclusive growth of those and Junior Girls categories participated in villages/ areas. This also provides the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru Hockey

186 Tournament 2011. Junior Girls NCC Championship (AIGVMSC): This year 35 NCC team reached the semi final stage of the shooters have been selected for 55th National tournament. Shooting Competition Championship. The NCC shooting team this year won following 13.38 Subroto Cup Football Tournament: medals in various Shooting championships: Two Junior Boys teams qualified for the semi- finals and one team reached the final and won GV National Shooting the Subroto Football Cup-2011. Captain and Mavlankar Goal Keeper of the team were declared as the (i) Gold 3 3 Best Player and Best Goal Keeper. (ii) Silver 2 2 (iii) Bronze 5 3 13.39. All India GV Mavlankar Shooting

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DEFENCE COOPERATION WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES

Raksha Mantri inspecting the Guard of Honour, on his arrival at the Japanese Ministry of Defence in Tokyo in November, 2011

189 Defence cooperation encompasses all contacts and exchanges undertaken by the Ministry of Defence, including the Armed Forces, to avoid hostilities and to build and maintain trust in the interests of mutual security 14.1 India’s defence cooperation The Chief of Army Staff visited Bangladesh activities encompass strengthening from June 20-23, 2011. General Md Abdul of defence ties with friendly Mubeen, Bangladesh Army Chief visited India foreign countries. The objective from November 28 – December 1, 2011 and of all contacts and exchanges reviewed the passing out parade at NDA, undertaken by Ministry of Defence Pune. An Indo-Bangladesh Joint Army exercise and Armed Forces in this regard is ‘Sampriti-II’ was held at Sylhet, Bangladesh to avoid hostilities and to build and from October 8-23, 2011. maintain trust and cordial relations 14.4 India has had historically close defence and contribute towards conflict relations with Bhutan. An Indian Military prevention and resolution. Training Team (IMTRAT), established in Bhutan 14.2 India continued its endeavour in 1963 assists the Royal Bhutanese Army in to support Afghanistan in its efforts training of its personnel. Shri M.M. Pallam to stabilize its political and security Raju, Raksha Rajya Mantri visited Bhutan from situation. India has been assisting April 24-26, 2011 to witness the Golden Jubilee the Afghan National Army in terms celebrations of Project Dantak. Major General of military training courses, medical Batoo Tshering, Chief Operations Officer, training and medical assistance. Bhutan Army visited India from November 18- General Abdul Rahim Wardak, 20, 2011. Defence Minister of Afghanistan visited India from May 31 - June 4, 2011.

14.3 Defence cooperation with Bangladesh was strengthened by bilateral visits and exchange of defence related training courses. The Chief of Naval Staff visited Raksha Rajya Mantri with the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Mr. Lyonchen Jigmi Y. Thinley, during DANTAK’s Bangladesh from April 4-6, 2011. Golden Jubilee Celebrations, in Thimpu

190 14.5 The 4th Annual Defence Dialogue concerns of both countries. Mr Tholhath (ADD) between India and China was held in Ibrahim Kaleyfaanu, Minister of Defence & New Delhi on December 9, 2011. Shri Shashi National Security visited India from September Kant Sharma, Defence Secretary, led the 11-16, 2011. The Chief of Naval Staff visited delegation from the Indian side and General Maldives from January 11-14, 2012. An India- Ma Xiaotian, Deputy Chief of General Staff Maldives Joint Army Exercise ‘Ekuverin-11’ of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) led the was held in Maldives from December 5-18, Chinese side. A multi-command delegation led 2011. On the request of the Government of by Major General Gurmit Singh of Northern Maldives, Indian Navy undertook maritime Command visited China from June 19-23, surveillance operations around Maldives in 2011. A 15-member Staff Officers delegation November, 2011. led by Air Vice Marshal P.S Mann visited China 14.7 Defence cooperation is an important from January 10-13, 2012. From the Chinese aspect of the Indo-Myanmar bilateral side, a Border Troops delegation visited India relationship. The on-going defence cooperation from November 7-9, 2011. A 27-member PLA activities with Myanmar include regular Staff Officers delegation visited India from exchange of visits, port calls by Indian Navy December 25-30, 2011. ships and training exchanges. The Chief of 14.6 Defence Cooperation with Maldives Naval Staff visited Myanmar from August is based on the common maritime security 24-26, 2011. The Chief of Army Staff visited

The Defence Secretary, Shri Shashikant Sharma and the Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Chinese PLA, Gen. Ma Xiaotian, at the 4th Annual Defence Dialogue (ADD), in New Delhi on December 9, 2011

191 Myanmar from January 6-9, 2012. 2011. The inaugural Annual Defence Dialogue between both countries took place on January 14.8 India endeavors to nurture a special 31, 2012. Defence Secretary Shri Shashi Kant defence relationship with Nepal. A substantial Sharma headed the Indian delegation. The Sri number of Nepal Army personnel avail training Lankan delegation was led by Mr. Gotabaya in Indian defence establishments every year. Rajapaksa, Defence Secretary of Sri Lanka. An India-Nepal Joint Army Exercise was held at Counter Intelligence and Jungle Warfare 14.11 India’s relations with Indonesia have School, Vairengte from March 14-27, 2011. remained cordial. The Chief of Naval Staff The second Joint Training Exercise with the visited Indonesia in January, 2011. The Indian Nepal Army was held at CIJW Amlekhgunj in Navy and the Indonesian Navy conducted Nepal from December 9-22, 2011. Mr Bijay Coordinated Patrols [CORPATs] during Gachhadar, Deputy Prime Minister, Home and September 28 – October 13, 2011. Defence Minister of Nepal visited India from 14.12 India’s defence relations with Japan January 18-20, 2012. continue to develop steadily, with exchanges 14.9 The 12th Round of Siachen Talks of high-level visits and training exchanges. The between Defence Secretaries of India and 7th Military-to-Military Talks with Japan were Pakistan took place from May 30-31, 2011 held in New Delhi on May 20, 2011. The Navy in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led Staff Talks were held in New Delhi from June by Mr Pradeep Kumar, Defence Secretary and 21-23, 2011. Raksha Mantri visited Japan from Pakistan side was led by Lt Gen (Retd) Syed November 1-3, 2011 and held discussions with Athar Ali, Defence Secretary. his counterpart Mr Yasuo Ichikawa.

14.10 Defence relations with Sri Lanka 14.13 Defence relations with Malaysia gained momentum during the year. The Chief remained cordial. A delegation led by Defence of Air Staff visited Sri Lanka from January 17- Secretary visited Malaysia from January 16- 19, 2011. Lt Gen Jagat Jayasuriya, COAS Sri 17, 2012, for the 9th Malaysia-India Defence Lanka visited India from December 5-10, 2011 Cooperation Committee (MIDCOM) meeting. and reviewed the passing out parade at IMA, The Chief of the Air Staff paid a visit to Dehradun. The 3rd Air Force Staff Talks were Malaysia on January 31 - February 3, 2012. held at Colombo from September 20-22, 2011. The 4th Indian Air Force-Royal Malaysian Air The inaugural Army Staff Talks with Sri Lanka Force Staff Talks were held in October, 2011 were held from June 29 – July 2, 2011 in New in Malaysia. The Indian Army and the Royal Delhi. The inaugural Navy Staff Talks were held Malaysian Army held their 2nd Staff Talks in in Delhi from September 7-9, 2011. An India- October, 2011 in India. Sri Lanka Joint Naval exercise ‘SLINEX-2011’ 14.14 The defence relations with Philippines was held in Sri Lanka from September 19-23,

192 are gaining momentum. An institutionalized 14.16 A Defence Dialogue at the level of mechanism namely, the Joint Defence Ministry of Defence of India and Thailand was Cooperation Committee was established. The established during the year. The inaugural 1st meeting of this Committee was held in meeting of this Dialogue was held on Manila on January 18, 2012. The Indian Navy December 23, 2011. A MoU on Defence ships visited Ports in Philippines in March, Cooperation with Thailand was signed on 2011 and May, 2011. January 25, 2012, during the visit of the Prime Minister of Thailand. The 2nd Air Force Staff 14.15 Defence relations between India and Talks were held in Thailand during February Singapore have maintained momentum. The 14-16, 2011. The Joint Exercise, ‘Maitree’, 6th round of Army Staff Talks were held in India between the Indian Army and Royal Thai Army in February, 2011. The 5th round of Air Force was held in Thailand in September, 2011. The Staff Talks were held in Singapore from March 4th Navy Staff Talks were held in July, 2011. 9 -11, 2011. The 7th India-Singapore Defence The 13th cycle of Coordinated Patrol [CORPAT] Policy Dialogue was held in Singapore on between the Indian Navy and the Royal Thai March 22, 2011. The Dialogue was co-chaired Navy was held in November, 2011. by Shri Pradeep Kumar, Defence Secretary and Mr. Chiang Chie Foo, Permanent Secretary 14.17 India-Vietnam defence relations have (Defence), Singapore. The 7th meeting of been warm and cordial. Vice Adm Nguyen the Defence Technology Steering Committee Van Hein, Vice Minister of National Defence for R&D cooperation was held in India on and Commander-in-Chief, Vietnam People’s October 12, 2011. The 6th meeting of the Navy visited India in June, 2011. The 6th India- India-Singapore Defence Working Group was Vietnam Security Dialogue was held in Hanoi held in New Delhi on February 10, 2012. The on September 14, 2011. Defence Secretary led Armies of the two countries conducted the the Indian delegation while Lt Gen Ngyuyen Artillery Exercise at Deolali [Ex Agni Warrior] Chi Vinh, Vice Minister of National Defence during January 4-21, 2011 and the Armoured led the Vietnamese delegation. Raksha Mantri Exercise at Babina [Ex Bold Kurukshetra] called on the President of Vietnam, Mr. Truong Tan Sang on October 12, 2011 in New Delhi during March 1-31, 2011. The Joint Exercise during his State visit to India. [SIMBEX] between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy was conducted 14.18 Defence exchanges with Australia have during March 18-25, 2011. The Joint Military been progressing satisfactorily. The Chief of Training between the Indian Air Force and Air Staff visited Australia from February 28 – Republic of Singapore Air Force was held at March 3, 2011. The 5th Navy Staff Talks with Kalaikunda from October 14 - December 9, Australia were held in India from April 6-8, 2011. 2011. The Australian Defence Minister Mr.

193 Stephen Smith visited India from December Vivek Rae from the Indian side and Mr. Shmaya 6-10, 2011. The Navies of both sides continued Avieli, Director SIBAT (Defence Cooperation ship visits to each other’s ports. The Australian and Defence Export Department), Ministry of ship HMAS Stuart visited Mumbai from June Defence, Israel from the Israeli side. The 7th 3-6, 2011. Navy Staff Talks with Israel were held during January 31 - February 2, 2011 in Israel. The 9th 14.19 India’s defence relations with New meeting of the India-Israel Joint Working Group Zealand have remained cordial. Dr Wayne on Defence Cooperation was held in Tel Aviv Mapp, New Zealand Minister of Defence, on May 15, 2011. The Indian delegation was Science and Innovation made an official visit led by Shri Pradeep Kumar, Defence Secretary to India on April 27-28, 2011. He met Raksha while the Israeli delegation was led by Major Mantri on April 27, 2011. Gen (res.) Ehud Shani, Director General of the 14.20 The 6th India-Israel Sub-Working Israeli Ministry of Defence. The Chief of Israeli Group on Defence Procurement, Production Air Force visited India from November 21-24, and Development [SWG-DPPD] was held in 2011. New Delhi on January 11, 2011. It was co- 14.21 India maintains substantive defence chaired by Director General (Acquisition), Shri relations with Oman. The 5th Air Force Staff

Raksha Mantri and the Minister of Defence Affairs, Sultanate of Oman Mr. Badar bin Saud bin Harib al Busaidi, signing the documents for extending the Memorandum of Understanding on Military Coopertaion

194 Talks were held in Oman on February 14-15, 16, 2011. The meeting was co-chaired by Shri 2011. The Director General of Mechanized Pradeep Kumar, Defence Secretary and Mr. Forces visited Oman in May, 2011. The M.A. Dmitreiv, Director, FSMTC, Russia. The 5th India-Oman Joint Military Cooperation meetings of the India-Russia Working Group Committee (JMCC) was held in New Delhi on Shipbuilding, Aviation and Land Systems on September 26, 2011. The Indian side was (SLAS WG) and the Working Group on Military led by the Defence Secretary while the Omani Technical Cooperation (MTC WG) were held side was led by Mr. Mohd. Bin Nasser Al- in St Petersburg, Russia on September 7-8, Rasby, Under Secretary, Ministry of Defence, 2011. From the Indian side, these meetings Sultanate of Oman. The 2nd Joint Air Exercise were co-chaired by Shri R.K Singh, Secretary “Ex-Eastern Bridge” was held in Jamnagar in (Defence Production) and Shri Vivek Rae, October, 2011. The Minister Responsible for Director General (Acquisition), respectively. Defence Affairs, Mr. Badr Bin Saud Bin Hrib 14.25 The 11th meeting of the India-Russia Al Busaidi, Sultanate of Oman paid an official Inter-Governmental Commission on Military visit to India on December 28, 2011. During Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-MTC) was held the visit, the Memorandum of Understanding in Moscow on October 4, 2011. The meeting (MoU) on Military Cooperation, signed on was co-chaired by Raksha Mantri and Mr. A E December 6, 2005, was extended for a further Serdyukov, Defence Minister of Russia. The period of five years. Defence Ministers of both countries signed a 14.22 The 4th India-UAE Joint Defence Protocol at the conclusion of 11th IRIGC-MTC Cooperation Committee meeting was held at meeting. Abu Dhabi on April 10, 2011. 14.26 The Chief of Air Staff visited Russia on 14.23 India and Russia share a long standing May 23-27, 2011. The Chief of Naval Staff also defence relationship, based on mutual trust visited Russia on July 12-17, 2011. and understanding. Russia continues to remain 14.27 The Deputy Minister of Defence of an important supplier of defence equipment Turkmenistan Colonel Jepbar Akyyev visited to India. It is the only country with which India from May 31 to June 3, 2011. India has an institutionalized annual defence cooperation mechanism at the 14.28 Raksha Mantri level of the Defence Ministers Russia is the only country visited Kyrgyzstan from July with which India has an of the two countries. 5-6, 2011 for inauguration of institutionalized annual the Kyrgyz-Indian Bio Medical 14.24 The 4th meeting of defence cooperation mechanism at the level Research Centre (KIMBMRC) at the India-Russia High Level of Defence Ministers of Bishkek which has been jointly Monitoring Committee was the two countries. set up by Defence Research held in Moscow on June 14-

195 was held in New Delhi on May 5, 2011. An Agreement on Cooperation in Defence matters with Mongolia was signed during the visit of President to Mongolia on July 28, 2011. The Chief of the Army Staff visited Mongolia in September, 2011 and participated in the Centenary Celebrations of Mongolian Military. The Joint Exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant’ between the Indian Army and Mongolian Armed Forces was held in Mongolia in September, 2011. Raksha Mantri and the Kyrgyz President Ms. Roza Otunbaeva inaugurating the Kyrgyz-Indian Mountain 14.32 Defence relations between India and Biomedical Research Centre, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan the Czech Republic have continued apace. The & Development Organization (DRDO) and 4th meeting of the India Czech Joint Defence the National Centre for Cardiology and Committee (JDC) was held in New Delhi on International Medicine (NCCIM), Bishkek. This September 27, 2011. The meeting was co- was followed by the visit of the Kyrgyz Defence chaired by Shri Vivek Rae, Director General Minister Maj. Gen Abibilla Kudaiberdiev to (Acquisition) and Mr Rudolf Blazek, Deputy India from September 7-10, 2011. Minister for Defence Acquisitions of the Czech 14.29 Raksha Mantri visited Tajikistan on Republic. October 3, 2011 and had discussions with the 14.33 India shares cordial relations with Tajik Defence Minister. Slovakia. The Slovak Minister of Defence, Mr 14.30 The 2nd meeting of the India- Lubomir Galko and Dr Juraj Miskov, Minister Kazakhstan Joint Working Group on Military of Economy of the Slovak Republic visited Technical Cooperation was held in New Delhi India and held discussions with Raksha Rajya on September 6-7, 2011. The Chief of Army Mantri, Shri M M Pallam Raju on April 13, Staff visited Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan during 2011. November 1 6-19, 2011. 14.34 India’s defence relations with United 14.31 Our bilateral relations with Mongolia States of America (USA) are an important have been friendly and cordial element of the broader and are signified by high-level India’s defence strategic partnership between visits, training cooperation relations with USA are the two countries. There is and joint Exercises. The an important element increased bilateral defence 4th meeting of the India- of the broader strategic cooperation as evidenced by partnership between Mongolia Joint Working regular conduct of military the two countries. Group on defence cooperation cooperation activities, frequent

196 expert exchanges, exchanges of high-level exchanges and joint projects for defence visits, growing cooperation in defence research production between the two countries. and regular conduct of joint exercises. 14.39 Dr. Liam Fox, UK Secretary of State for 14.35 The 9th India-US Defence Production Defence visited India on July 8, 2011. Admiral and Procurement Group (DPPG) meeting was Sir Mark Stanhope, Chief of Naval Staff, UK held in Washington DC, USA from March visited India in January, 2011. General Sir Peter 1-2, 2011. Shri Vivek Rae, Director General Wall, Chief of General Staff, UK visited India in (Acquisition) and Vice Admiral William Landay, May, 2011. The 14th meeting of the Defence Director, Defense Security Cooperation Agency Consultative Group was held on February 8, (DSCA), US Department of Defense led India 2012. and US side respectively. 14.40 India and France continue to share 14.36 The 11th India-US Defence Production cordial and mutually beneficial defence Group (DPG) meeting was held in Washington relations. The Service-to-Service Staff Talks DC, USA from March 3-4, 2011. The DPG (Army, Navy and Air Force) and the Military meeting was co-chaired by the Defence Sub Committee (MSC) meeting were held from Secretary from the Indian side and the Under December 12-13, 2011 and on December 14, Secretary of Defence for Policy (USDP) from 2011 respectively. the US side. 14.41 Mr. Gerard Longuet, French Defence 14.37 The 10th India-US Defence Production Minister visited India in May, 2011. General and Procurement Group (DPPG) meeting was Jean Paul Palomeros, Chief of Air Force Staff, held in New Delhi from November 16-17, 2011. France visited India in September, 2011. Shri Vivek Rae, Director General (Acquisition) 14.42 The defence relationship with Germany and Vice Admiral William Landay, Director, has been steadily growing. The 5th India- Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), Germany High Defence Committee (HDC) was US Department of Defense led India and US held in New Delhi from April 6-7, 2011. The side respectively. HDC meeting was co-chaired by Shri Pradeep 14.38 The bilateral defence cooperation Kumar, Defence Secretary from the Indian side dialogue between India and the United and Mr. Rudiger Wolf, Federal State Secretary Kingdom was established with the signing for Defence from the German side. of the ‘Terms of Reference for the Defence 14.43 Dr. Thomas de Maiziere, Federal Consultative Group’ in 1995. Since then, Minister of Defence, Germany visited India in the defence relations between India and UK May, 2011. have been growing steadily. There are regular exchange of high-level visits, training & experts’ 14.44 A delegation led by Shri M.M. Pallam

197 Raju, Raksha Rajya Mantri visited Norway and deployment of defence assets. An India- on the invitation of Mr. Roger Ingebrigsten, Seychelles Joint Army Exercise ‘Lamitye-11’ Norwegian Deputy Minister of Defence from was held at Seychelles from November 14-27, September 26-30, 2011. 2011. Mr Jean Paul Adam, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Seychelles visited India in February, 14.45 India and Turkey share cordial 2012. He had discussions with Raksha Mantri bilateral relations and defence engagements on February 16, 2012. are growing. The Chairman, Chief of Staff Committee & Chief of Air Staff (COSC & CAS) 14.49 The 2nd India-Brazil Joint Defence visited Turkey on April 18-21, 2011. The Chief Committee (JDC) meeting was held in Brazil of Naval Staff also visited Turkey from June 12- from October 18-20, 2011. Shri R K Mathur, 17, 2011. Special Secretary and General Francisco Carlos Modesto, Chief of Strategic Intelligence, 14.46 India has traditionally very warm ties Ministry of Defence were the co-chairs from with Mozambique. Mr Filipe Jacinto Nyussi, the Indian and Brazilian sides respectively. Defence Minister of Mozambique visited India from June 27 - July 1, 2011 and held 14.50 A Memorandum of Understanding discussions with Raksha Mantri. (MoU) on Defence Cooperation between the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Ecuador 14.47 India and Namibia enjoy warm and and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic cordial ties. The Defence Minister of Namibia of India was signed on March 2, 2011, during visited Aero-India held in Bangalore from the visit of Shri E Ahmed, Minister of State for February 9-13, 2011. Mr Petrus Peter Shivute, External Affairs to Ecuador. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Namibia visited India from February 5-9, 14.51 The wide spectrum of defence 2011. cooperation activities with friendly foreign countries aims at creating an environment 14.48 India and Seychelles have had a long- of peace and stability in the region with an standing defence relationship, characterized by objective of contributing to global harmony high-level visits, training exchanges and supply and goodwill.

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CEREMONIAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

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199 The Ministry of Defence encourages and promotes both academic and adventure activities through autonomous institutions

CEREMONIAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES of defence policies on economic, political and social spheres. In 2011, a number of important 15.1 The Ministry of Defence encourages Conferences, Seminars, Round Tables, Lectures and promotes both academic and adventure and Dialogues with other think tanks, on issues activities through autonomous institutions of national and international significance, were which are provided regular financial assistance. held. These institutions are: 15.4 International and National Conferences/ (i) The Institute for Defence Studies and Seminars/ Dialogues: The 13th Asian Security Analyses, New Delhi; Conference (February 16-18, 2011) was (ii) Mountaineering Institutes at Darjeeling organised on the theme ‘Towards a New Asian and Uttarkashi; and Order’. It was inaugurated by the Raksha Mantri. The conference dealt with the issue (iii) The Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering of regional security architectures. The Institute and Winter Sports (JIM) at Pahalgam. conducted the 5th South Asian Conference 15.2 The important activities of these on ‘Cooperative Security Framework for institutions during the period under review are South Asia’, on November 15-16, 2011. The enumerated in the succeeding paragraphs. keynote address was delivered by the Raksha Mantri. Apart from the above, the Institute also INSTITUTE FOR DEFENCE STUDIES organised the following events: AND ANALYSES (IDSA)

15.3 The Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), established in November 1965, is a registered body under the Registration of Societies Act III, 1860 (Punjab Amendment Act 1957) as amended from time to time. IDSA’s mandate is to undertake studies and research on issues of national security and the impact

200 • A 2-day Conference titled Space and theoretical frameworks with regard to the International Security, held from March utility of nuclear weapons in war and peace 30-31, 2011. and critical organizational aspects.

• A 3-day International Seminar on 15.7 The Second IDSA-IFS Bilateral Dialogue Defence Acquisition, organized on was held on the topic ‘Strategic Planning for July 12-14, 2011. a Complex World’ on April 4-5, 2011. The Inaugural Address was delivered by Espen Barth • The 4th MEA-IISS-IDSA Foreign Policy Eide, Deputy Minister, Norwegian Ministry Dialogue on the theme ‘Towards of Foreign Affairs. A discussion was held on Stability in Asia’, held on November Global Strategic Priorities; Strategic Priorities 21, 2011. in India’s Neighbourhood; and Rethinking • A 2-day international conference on the India’s Grand Strategy. theme ‘India- Africa Strategic Dialogue’, 15.8 The IDSA-CICIR (Chinese Institute of held on November 24-25, 2011. Contemporary International Relations) Bilateral • The IDSA-PRIO (Peace Research Dialogue was held on April 21, 2011. The Institute Oslo) Conference 2011 on welcome remark was delivered by the CICIR ‘Trans boundary Rivers: Multilateral Vice President Ji Zhiye and the special address Frameworks for Cooperation’, held on was given by Ambassador TCA Rangachari. November 30, 2011. Topics like China-India Relations: Economy and Trade; China-India Relations: Political 15.5 Special/ Eminent Persons’ Lectures: The and Strategic Issues; Regional Security Issues Institute organised several Special/ Eminent and India China Cooperation and the Indian Person’s Lectures during the year. Important and Chinese Perspectives on Global Concerns, among the series was the Y. B. Chavan were also discussed. Memorial Lecture delivered by Prof. Kanti Bajpai on “India and China: Can the Giants of 15.9 The IDSA-BIISS (Bangladesh Institute Asia Cooperate?” on November 30, 2011. It for International & Strategic Studies) Bilateral was chaired by Shri N. N. Vohra, Governor of was organized on May 9-10, 2011. The Jammu & Kashmir. BIISS delegation was led by Major General Muhammad Imrul Quayes. Ambassador Veena 15.6 Bilateral Interactions: The IDSA-IFS Sikri, former Indian High Commissioner to (Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies) Bangladesh, delivered the inaugural address. Workshop on ‘Nuclear Weapons and Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Organization Theory’ was held on January India delivered the keynote address. 8, 2011. This workshop focused on non- proliferation issues, nuclear energy, and 15.10 Book Discussion Forum: As part of

201 the Institute’s outreach programme, a Book Anant); and “Towards a New Asian Order” Discussion Forum was initiated in 2009. Its (Ed. By Col. Ali Ahmed, Dr. Prashant Kumar purpose is to engage in a conversation with Singh and Dr. Jagannath Panda). scholars whose work has a bearing on India’s 15.13 Training Programmes: IDSA also security and foreign policy objectives and continued with its short-duration training orientation. programmes for civilian and military officials 15.11 The first discussion of the series of the Government of India, in which the took place on the book titled “Neo Naxal Institute’s scholars, as well as selected outside Challenge: Issues and Options”, by Mr. experts, provided lectures on a range of issues Giridhari Nayak, Addl DG (SIB and Training), relating to national, regional and international Chhattisgarh on March 4, 2011. As a part of security. Some of the Training Programmes the INSP Book Discussion Forum, Professor were the Defence and Security Module for IFS P.R. Kumaraswamy, Chairperson, Centre for Probationers; Defence Security Module Level- West Asian Studies (CWAS), SIS, Jawaharlal II for DIGs of the BSF; Senior BSF Commandant Nehru University talked about his latest book Course and the IPS Officers’ Course. ‘India’s Israel Policy’ on March 9, 2011. A 15.14 47th IDSA Foundation Day: The 47th book discussion was also conducted by Dr. IDSA Foundation Day was celebrated on Jayashree Vivekanandan, Senior Research November 11, 2011. Raksha Mantri and Associate with the Centre for Policy Research President IDSA, delivered the Presidential (CPR), New Delhi, on her latest book – Address and presented the 5th K Subrahmanyam “Interrogating International Relations: India’s Award and the Presidential Awards for Strategic Practice and the Return of History” Excellence. The 5th K Subrahmanyam Award on March 14, 2011. was conferred on Prof. Srinath Raghavan, 15.12 IDSA Publications: Important currently Senior Fellow at the Centre for Policy publications during the year 2011 which were Research. Raksha Mantri also gave away the edited by IDSA Scholars included “Asia 2030: Presidents’ Award for Excellence to six IDSA The Unfolding Future” (Ed. By Dr. Namrata Scholars, Wg. Cdr. Ajey Lele, Mr. Joe Thomas Goswami, Wg. Cdr. Ajey Lele and Brig. Rumel Karackattu, Dr. Sarita Azad, Mr. Laxman Kumar Dahiya (Retd.)); “Imagining Asia in 2030” Behera, Brig. Harinder Singh and Mr. Anit (Ed. By Wg. Cdr. Ajey Lele and Dr. Namrata Mukherjee. The event was also followed by a Goswami); “The Terror Challenge in South discussion on the topic “Towards a National Asia and Prospect of Regional Cooperation” Security Strategy” which was chaired by Mr (Ed. By Dr. Anand Kumar); “Non- State Armed Shyam Saran, former Foreign Secretary and Groups in South Asia: A Preliminary Structured Special Envoy to the Prime Minister. Focussed Comparison” (Ed. By Dr. Arpita

202 members elected by General Bodies of each Institute, nominees from amongst donors and/ or persons who are keen to promote the cause of mountaineering, and representatives of Central and State Governments.

15.16 These Institutes provide an impetus to mountaineering as a sport, give boost to mountaineering and inculcate the spirit of adventure in youth. The broad objectives of the Mountaineering Institutes are :

(a) to impart theoretical knowledge and practical training in mountaineering and rock climbing techniques;

(b) to awaken interest in and love for mountains and exploration; and

(c) to encourage and provide training in Winter Sports.

MOUNTAINEERING INSTITUTES 15.17 These Institutes conduct courses in the Basic and Advanced Mountaineering, Method 15.15 The Ministry of Defence administers, of Instruction (MOI), Search & Rescue (S&R) jointly with the concerned State Governments, and Adventure. Trainees in these courses three Mountaineering Institutes, namely, comprise personnel from Army, Air Force, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Navy, ITBP, BSF, NCC and Indian citizens Darjeeling in West Bengal, Nehru Institute as well as foreigners. The syllabi, duration, of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi in grading and other details for admission Uttrarakhand and Jawahar Institute of to courses are available on the website of Mountaineering & Winter Sports (JIM), these Institutes which are: www.hmidarj@ Pahalgam in J&K. These Institutes are run as gmail.com, www.nimindia.net and www. Registered Societies and have been conferred jawaharinstitutepahalgam.com for HMI, NIM the status of autonomous bodies. While Raksha and JIM respectively. Mantri is President of these Institutes, the Chief Minister of the respective State acts as Vice- 15.18 Regular Courses: The details of regular President of the Institute. The Institutes are courses conducted by the Institutes and number governed by Executive Councils consisting of of men and women trained in these courses

203 Table 15.1

Institute Basic Course Advanced Course Adventure Course MOI Course S&R Course No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of No 0f Courses Trainees Courses trainees Courses Trainees Courses Trainees Courses Trainees HMI 5 324 3 114 1 60 ------NIM 5 323 3 78 5 295 1 23 1 32 JIM 6 152 1 34 2 37 3 12 -- -- from April to December 2011 are given in putting nine climbers on the top. Thalay Sagar Table 15.1. is considered a difficult climb, as it requires highest grade of climbing skills. 15.19 Special Courses: HMI also conducted four Special Adventure & Rock Climbing CEREMONIALS, HONOURS AND courses for 511 men and women from NSS AWARDS Assam, Sainik School and others. In addition, the Institute conducted one National Disaster 15.22 The responsibility for organising and Rescue Course for thirty trainees from National functions like the Republic Day Royal Bhutan Army and three other courses Parade, Beating Retreat Ceremony, Martyr’s for 150 trainees. Day and Independence Day rests with Ministry of Defence. The Ministry also organises 15.20 JIM conducted 35 Special Adventure the Defence Investiture Ceremonies for courses for 1683 students, one Basic Para- presentation of Gallantry and Distinguished Gliding course for 23 Service Awards at Rashtrapati students and 12 Environment Bhawan in association with awareness camps in which 866 Ministry of Defence organises National the President’s Secretariat. students (both men & women) functions like the The Ceremonial functions participated. Republic Day Parade, organised during 2011-2012 15.21 NIM conducted 11 Beating Retreat are detailed in the following Ceremony, Martyr’s Day Special Courses for various paragraphs. and Independence Day. organizations in which 347 15.23 I n d e p e n d e n c e men and women were trained. Day Flag Hoisting Ceremony: The celebration The Institute launched a mountaineering of Independence Day began with singing of expedition as a refresher course for its patriotic songs in different Indian languages instructional staff to the highly challenging by the School children’s choir at Red Fort. Mt. Thalay Sagar (6904m) and succeeded in The three Services and Delhi Police presented

204 the Guard of Honour to the Prime Minister. down their lives in safeguarding the integrity of Thereafter, the Prime Minister unfurled the our nation. National Flag on the Ramparts of the Red Fort 15.27 Republic Day Parade, 2012: The to the accompaniment of the National Anthem unfurling of the National Flag at Rajpath played by the Services Band. A 21 Gun marked the beginning of the Republic Salute was presented on the occasion. After Day Parade. The President’s Body Guards the Prime Minister’s Address to the Nation, presented the National Salute followed by the ceremony concluded with the singing of the National Anthem played by the Service National Anthem by school children and the Bands and a 21 gun salute. The Prime Minister NCC cadets followed by release of balloons. of the Kingdom of Thailand, Her Excellency, Later, during the day, the President laid a Ms. Yingluck Shinawatra was the Chief Guest wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate to on the occasion. In an Investiture Ceremony, pay homage to those who sacrificed their lives the President of India conferred an ‘Ashok for the freedom of the motherland. Chakra’ posthumously to the next-of-kin of the 15.24 The Gallantry awards announced on the awardee. eve of the Independence Day-2011 are given 15.28 Mounted columns of 61 Cavalry, in Table 15.2. Table 15.2 mechanised columns comprising of Tank T-72 and Smerch/ Pinaka multi barrel launcher Number of Award Posthumous system, Nuclear Biological Chemical Water Awards Purification system, electronic warfare jammer, Shaurya Chakra 14 3 fly past by Advanced Light Helicopters etc., Bar to Sena Medal (G) 3 - marching contingents and bands of the three Sena Medal (G) 114 7 Services, Para Military Forces, Delhi Police, Nao Sena Medal (G) 3 - NCC, NSS etc. were part of the Parade. The Vayu Sena Medal (G) 3 - DRDO equipment column included ‘AGNI- IV’ and ‘PRAHAR’ missiles and ‘RUSTOM-I’ 15.25 Vijay Diwas: Vijay Diwas was celebrated unmanned aerial vehicle as well as tableau with on December 16, 2011. On this occasion, the the theme ‘SNOW & AVALANCHE HAZARDS Raksha Mantri laid a wreath at the Amar Jawan & their Mitigation Scheme’. Jyoti at India Gate. 15.29 Out of twenty four children conferred 15.26 Amar Jawan Jyoti Ceremony, 2012: with National Bravery Awards, five were The Prime Minister laid a wreath at the Amar posthumous. Nineteen Award winning Jawan Jyoti at India Gate in the morning of children, seated in decorated Army Jeeps, January 26, 2012. A two minute silence was participated in the Parade. Tableaux of States, observed for paying homage to those who laid Central Ministries/ Departments and cultural

205 items presented by school children were the other attractions of the parade. 23 tableaux and 5 school children items reflected the cultural diversity of the nation. The parade concluded with a motorcycle display by the jawans of followed by an impressive fly-past by Indian Air Force aircraft.

15.30 The Gallantry and Distinguished Service Beating Retreat Ceremony, 2012 Awards announced on the Republic Day are Retreat Ceremony denotes departure of the given in Table 15.3. troops assembled at Delhi for participating in Table 15.3 the Republic Day Celebrations. The ceremony was organised at Vijay Chowk on January 29, Award Total Posthumous 2012, which brought down the curtain on the Gallantry Award Republic Day festivities. Bands of the three Ashok Chakra 1 1 Kirti Chakra 3 1 Services participated in this Ceremony. The Shaurya Chakra 16 5 conclusion of the ceremony coincided with Bar to Sena Medal (Gallantry) 3 - illumination of the Rashtrapati Bhawan, North Sena Medal/Nao Sena Medal/ 78 2 Block, South Block, Parliament House and Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) India Gate. Distinguished Awards Param 28 - 15.32 Martyrs’ Day Ceremony, 2012: O n Uttam Yudh Seva Medal 1 - January 30, 2012, the President laid a wreath Bar to 6 - at Mahatma Gandhi’s samadhi at Rajghat. Ati Vishisht Seva Medal 45 - The Vice President, the Prime Minister, the Yudh Seva Medal 4 - Raksha Mantri, Raksha Rajya Mantri and Bar to Sena Medal (Devotion 3 - to duty) other dignitaries also paid floral tributes. This Sena Medal/ Nao Sena Medal/ 59 1 was followed by observance of two minutes’ Vayu Sena Medal (Devotion silence at 1100 hours to pay homage to those to duty) who sacrificed their lives in India’s struggle for Bar to Vishisht Seva Medal 6 - freedom. Vishisht Seva Medal 115 1 OFFICIAL LANGUAGE DIVISION 15.31 Beating Retreat Ceremony, 2012: 15.33 The responsibility of implementing Beating Retreat is a centuries old military the official language policy in the Ministry tradition practised by troops at the time of of Defence (Secretariat), three Services disengaging from battle at sunset. The Beating

206 Headquarters, all Inter Service Organisations 15.35 Translation Work: As a part of official and Defence Undertakings has been assigned language implementation, the staff of the to the Official Language Division of the Division remained engaged in translation work Ministry. To this end, the Division ensures throughout the year. Apart from miscellaneous appropriate action for compliance of the communications received for translation from provisions of Official Language Act and rules various offices/sections in the Ministry, MP/ made thereunder and the directions received VIP references, reply letters from RM/RRM, from the nodal Department viz. Department cabinet notes, answer to Parliament questions of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs and assurances, audit paras, material relating from time to time. With a view to accelerate to Standing Committee on Defence and progressive use of official language Hindi in Consultative Committee, Annual Report of the the Ministry and all subordinate offices etc. Ministry, etc. were translated. under it, monitoring of work relating to official 15.36 Committees relating to Official language implementation is done through Language: The Ministry has two Hindi the meetings of two separate Hindi Salahakar Salahakar Samitis. Both the Samitis i.e. one Samitis constituted under the chairmanship for the Department of Defence, Defence of Raksha Mantri and the quarterly meetings Research & Development and Department of of two departmental Official Language Ex-Servicemen Welfare and the other for the Implementation Committees, by review of Department of Defence Production, have been quarterly progress reports and carrying out of re-constituted. Four meetings each of the two joint official language inspections of defence Official Language Implementation Committees organisations. of the Ministry were held during the year under 15.34 Annual Programme: Efforts are being report. made for achieving the targets laid down in 15.37 Incentive schemes for writing books the Annual Programme for the year 2011-12 originally in Hindi on subjects relating to for transacting the official work of the Union defence: Awards for the years 2005-07 were in Hindi. The main thrust is being laid on given to the winners by Raksha Rajya Mantri increasing the original correspondence in during the meeting of the Hindi Salahakar Hindi, issuing of all communication falling Samiti held on June 6, 2011. Under the scheme under Section 3(3) in bilingual form and of 2007-09, no book was found suitable. Now accelerating Hindi training (language, typing the scheme for the period 2009-11 is under and stenography). Review of progress in this process. regard is conducted regularly in the meetings of departmental official language implementation 15.38 Hindi Pakhwara: With a view to committees. create a favourable atmosphere to undertake

207 official work in Hindi and Sub-Committee of the to encourage the officers/ All combatant posts are Committee of Parliament exempted from Section employees to use Hindi on Official Language made 33 and 47 of the Persons in official work, the Hindi with Disabilities (Equal inspection tours of a number ‘Pakhwara’ (fortnight) was Opportunities, Protection of defence offices located in held in the Ministry from of Rights and Full different parts of the country. September 14 to 28, 2011. Participation) Act, 1995. The Ministry provided During the ‘Pakhwara’, appropriate guidance to the several competitions in Hindi noting and offices under inspection and necessary action drafting, Hindi typing, Hindi stenography was ensured to fulfil the assurances given by and essay writing were organised. Successful them at the time of inspection. candidates in various competitions were WELFARE OF PERSONS WITH awarded cash prizes and gift items. DISABILITIES 15.39 Inspections of Parliamentary 15.40 The representation of persons with Committee on Official Language: The first

Table No. 15.4

Annual Statement showing the representation of the persons with disabilities in services (As on January 1, 2011)

Group No. of employees Total In identified Visually Hearing Orthopaedically posts handicapped handicapped handicapped Group A 3193 569 0 0 7 Group B 16076 3855 12 9 62 Group C 157737 7507 116 230 1099 Group D 85013 14427 202 202 423 Total 262019 26358 330 441 1591

Table No. 15.5

Annual Statement showing the representation of the persons with disabilities in services in Attached and Subordinate Offices under Department of Defence Production (As on January 1, 2011)

Group No. of employees Total In identified Visually Hearing Orthopaedically posts handicapped handicapped handicapped Group A 2129 35 11 5 2 Group B 33779 478 8 17 192 Group C 71549 2578 149 171 1074 Group D 62 0 0 0 0 Total 107519 3091 168 193 1268

208 disabilities in Group ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’ and ‘D’ posts recruitment and promotion is being provided in Ministry of Defence (excluding Department to the persons with disabilities as per the of Defence Production) and in Attached and Government instructions. Subordinate Offices under Department of 15.44 Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare: Defence Production is presented in Table No. A number of soldiers become disabled during 15.4 and Table No. 15.5 respectively. action or due to accidents and other causes 15.41 Armed Forces: Provisions enshrined and are invalided out from service. These ex- under Sections 33 and 47 of the Persons with Servicemen (ESM) are provided special medical Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection care and training to become self-reliant. The of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, lay care and rehabilitation of such personnel is down safeguards for persons with disabilities in undertaken in specialized institutions which the matter of recruitment and retention in the are supported financially by Kendriya Sainik Service. However, keeping in view the nature Board (KSB). of duties performed by the Armed Forces (a) Supply of Motorised Tricycles to personnel, all combatant posts have been ESM Paraplegics: KSB provides exempted from the applicability of the relevant motorized tricycles to the disabled Sections by virtue of special Notifications ESM, subject to disability of more than issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and 50% or recommendation of medical Empowerment. authorities. 15.42 Department of Defence Production: (b) Tool Kit for ex-Servicemen All Public Sector Undertakings under the Technicians: Tool kits are provided Ministry of Defence have been following the to ESM technicians for an amount not provisions of the Persons with Disabilities exceeding Rs. 8,000/- out of the Armed (Equal opportunities, Protection of Rights and Forces Flag Day Fund,. Full participation) Act 1995 in order to enable persons with disabilities to avail the benefits (c) Grant to War Memorial Hostels: Each of reservation. Several concessions and regimental centre was provided non- relaxations, in addition to those prescribed by recurring grant for construction and the Government, are also extended to persons functioning of War Memorial Hostels with disabilities. to provide shelter to the children of war widows, war disabled etc. Recurring 15.43 Defence Research and Development grants are provided to the War Memorial Organisation (DRDO): DRDO is committed Hostels for wards of Defence personnel to implement the Government policies and @ Rs. 900/- p.m. and Rs. 450/- p.m. for instructions relating to the welfare of persons attributable and non-attributable cases with disabilities. The 3% reservation in the

209 respectively by KSB. with a disease or injury, which is attributable to or aggravated by military (d) Grant to Paraplegic Rehabilitation service, is entitled to disability pension Centre (PRC): The Paraplegic if the disability assessed by the Medical Rehabilitation Centres at Kirkee and Board is 20% or more. Disability Mohali look after paraplegic and pension consists of two elements tetraplegic ESM inmates, who lost their viz., service element and disability limbs while in active service. Annual element. Service element is related to Grants are being provided by KSB to the length of service rendered by the these PRCs @ 14,600/- per annum per individual at the time of invalidment. inmate. The rate of disability element is (e) Grant to Cheshire homes: Annual 30% of the reckonable emoluments grants @ Rs. 9000/- per annum per for 100% disability proportionately inmate are provided by KSB to Cheshire reduced for lower percentage. On homes, which look after leprosy, the recommendations of the Sixth mentally handicapped, chronic spastic/ Central Pay Commission, an armed paraplegic and TB ESM inmates. force personnel retained in service despite disability, which is accepted as (f) Grant to St. Dunstan After Care attributable to or aggravated by military Organisation, Dehradun: St. Dunstan’s service, and who has foregone lump sum Organisation for blinded Soldiers, Sailors compensation in lieu of that disability, and Airmen provides psychological may be given disability element at the support to overcome the shock of time of retirement/ discharge, whether blindness and also imparts vocational voluntary or otherwise, in addition to training to enable the blinded ESM to retiring/ service pension or retiring/ find a place in society, besides providing service gratuity. This is applicable from after care service. January 1, 2006. 15.45 Pensions/ Gratuity to Disabled Armed (b) War Injury Pension: War injury Forces Personnel: The Armed Forces personnel pension is granted to the personnel who who become disabled or are injured during sustain injury or disability by the Armed service including those cadets who are released Force personnel during war or war like on medical grounds are entitled to different situation or action against extremists, pensionary and other benefits at enhanced anti-social elements etc. It consists of rates as under : service element and war injury element. (a) Disability Pension: A person who War injury element is payable equal to is released/ discharged from service reckonable emoluments last drawn for

210 100% disablement. In case of retention invalid gratuity is equal to half a month’s despite war injury, the individual has reckonable emoluments for each six an option either to draw lump-sum monthly period of qualifying service. compensation in lieu of war injury (d) Ex-gratia Award in cases of Death of element foregoing war injury element Cadets (Direct): Ex-gratia awards or to draw war injury element at the are payable subject to certain conditions time of retirement/ discharge. in the event of invalidment of cadet (c) Invalid Pension: Invalid Pension is (Direct) on medical grounds due to admissible where an individual is causes attributable to or aggravated by invalided out of Military service with military training at the following rates: a disability neither attributable to nor (i) Monthly ex-gratia of Rs.3500/ per aggravated by military service, in case month the service actually rendered is 10 years or more. Invalid gratuity is paid (ii) Ex-gratia disability award @ when the service rendered is less than Rs.6500/- per month for 100% 10 years. Invalid Pension is equal to the disability. The amount is reduced service element of disability pension proportionately from the ex-gratia that would have been admissible in disability award in case the degree case the causes were attributable to of disablement is less than 100%. or aggravated by military service and

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ACTIVITIES OF VIGILANCE UNITS

213 The Vigilance Division reviews procedures and initiates other measures with a view to combat corruption

16.1 The Vigilance Division in the Ministry Units under Ministry of Defence observed of Defence has been entrusted with the task Vigilance Awareness Week from October of dealing with complaints regarding corrupt 31 to November 5, 2011 with the intention practices, misconduct, irregularities, etc. in of emphasizing the importance of enhanced respect of employees of Ministry of Defence security and spreading awareness against and various units under it. It serves as a nodal corruption. point for interaction on behalf of the Ministry of DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE Defence with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) 16.4 In keeping with the highest traditions etc. on vigilance related issues and complaints. of the Services, sensitization against corrupt The Vigilance Division reviews procedures and practices is carried out right from the training initiates other measures with a view to combat stage and also on a regular basis across the corruption. entire stratum of the Armed Forces.

16.2 For administrative convenience, the 16.5 During the year, six officials were given vigilance work in respect of the Department major penalty and five officials were given of Defence (including Department of Defence minor penalty. Forty one complaints received Research and Development from CVC were investigated and Department of Ex- The vigilance work and brought to a logical in respect of the servicemen Welfare) and conclusion. Department of Defence Department of Defence (including Department 16.6 During the Annual Production is being looked of Defence Research Zonal Review Meeting, 2011, after by their respective Chief and Development and taken by Chief Vigilance Vigilance Officers. Department of Ex- servicemen Welfare) and Commissioner (CVC) on 16.3 In accordance with Department of Defence November 23, 2011 at the directives of the Central Production is being looked Bangalore, CVC took note Vigilance Commission, all after by their respective of the achievements that no Departments/Organisations/ Chief Vigilance Officers. prosecution sanction was

214 pending in Ministry of Defence and the pendency to the concerned Disciplinary Authorities in position of the CVC referred complaints has 14 cases. 7 complaints have been closed and shown considerable improvements during the remaining are under investigation. During the last two years. period, 137 Surprise Checks and 524 Routine Inspections were carried from preventive DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE vigilance angle. Due to various Preventive PRODUCTION Vigilance checks, a direct savings of Rs. 12 16.7 Ordnance Factory Board (OFB): crores (approx.) was achieved. Periodic Vigilance Inspections of Factories 16.10 Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL): The are conducted and investigations on specific performance of Vigilance Department during complaints are carried out. However, special 2010-11 has been satisfactory. 1400 Purchase emphasis is given to complaints received Orders/ Contracts and 451 high value Orders/ through CVC & CBI which are thoroughly Contracts have been reviewed/ scrutinized investigated. Based on the findings of this during the year and found to be in order. As investigation, necessary vigilance action per the CVC/ CTE Guidelines, 2 teams for including disciplinary proceedings, preventive Inspection of Works Contracts and 2 teams administrative measures and instructions for for Inspection of Purchase Orders have been system improvement are initiated. constituted. During 2010-11, 11 Works 16.8 In addition to the preventive vigilance Contracts and 16 high value POs have been action and disciplinary measures, certain inspected by in-house inspection teams. system improvement initiatives have been 16.11 During the year, 2630 Regular/ Surprise undertaken, so as to reduce the scope for inspections were conducted. Monthly Vigilance irregularities and malpractices. In compliance review meetings were held by various Unit/ with CVC directives, Officers & Staff looking Vigilance Committees regularly and during this after sensitive areas in Factories are being year 239 meetings were held. Executives have rotated in non-sensitive areas as well as from been trained in the Principles of Natural Justice one station to another on a regular basis. & Domestic Enquiry Training Programme and

Defence Public Sector Undertakings Vigilance Awareness Training Programme. 39 Executives and 32 Non Executives working in 16.9 Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL): sensitive areas for 3 years and above have been As part of preventive vigilance, an interactive moved to different posts. A new Vigilance page session “Sampark” is being conducted in all has been put on BEL website (www.bel-india. the Divisions of the Company. During the com). E-procurement is under development reporting period, 35 complaints were taken up and it is expected to be implemented shortly. for investigation. Reports have been submitted ECS/ EFT has been implemented.

215 16.12 Garden Reach Shipbuilder & Engineers Participative Vigilance and creating awareness Limited (GRSE): Emphasis was laid on all around. Regular inspections and surprise preventive vigilance, proactive vigilance and checks were carried out in various areas. The system improvements so that the need for the overall objective of vigilance has been to resorting to punitive vigilance was minimized. encourage transparency in the organization This approach was in consonance with the and instill confidence amongst the citizens. recent instructions of CVC and the Ministry. As a result of Government directions, GSL is in an advanced stage for Implementation of 16.13 Several system improvement works E-procurement. were taken up, such as the renewal of the bank guarantees given by the vendors, mustering of 16.16 Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL): The Hindi books, segregation of scraps category- Vigilance Department which is functioning in wise before disposal etc. A direct saving of HSL, keeps constant Vigil on various activities Rs 28.49 lakh was made with the comparison of HSL. Apart from the above, Vigilance of bills submitted by the vendors with the Department is providing necessary assistance/ measurements in a ship repair case. Surprise guidance as and when required. checks and routine inspections of all units 16.17 Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL): The were continued. A team from the office of Vigilance Department takes appropriate action Chief Technical Examiner in CVC visited to carry out preventive and punitive vigilance GRSE for inspection of 250 metric ton Goliath in the Company. It promotes transparency and crane being commissioned as part of Yard fairness in various activities of MDL including Modernization. procurement, subcontract, recruitment etc. 16.14 A separate Vigilance Corner was The Vigilance Department also attempts to made in the official website of GRSE. Various ensure integrity in all aspects of the company’s information such as integrity pact, tenders, functioning undertaking CTE type, intensive status of payment to vendors and contracts examination of Purchase/ Subcontract/ service awarded, procedure for vendor registration orders. Surprise Spot checks are also being etc. were put on the website. Procurement conducted by Vigilance Department. A through e-tendering showed dramatic increase. Vendors Meet was also convened with leading Disciplinary proceeding for major penalty was Contractors/Suppliers along with Vigilance initiated against one officer. Department and Senior Officers of MDL.

16.15 Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL): The thrust 16.18 BEML Limited: The Vigilance department during the year, as in the past, was on the in the organization has five functional wings

216 and the assigned task of these wings and the and Co-ordinates with CTE to carry out activities carried out during the year are given their inspection at BEML. below: 16.19 Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL): Main (i) Investigation Wing deals with objective of the Vigilance Department in the complaints received from sources year 2011 had been to:- such as CVC, CBI, Media, Audit, direct i. Improve the transparency in bill payments, complaints received, monitor progress of tendering and vendor relations. investigations and verification of files for suspected irregularities based on source ii. Implementation of e-Procurement and information. Increase in percentage e-Payments.

(ii) Disciplinary Wing deals with follow up iii. Implementation of integrity Pact. of cases arising out of various investigation iv. Revision of Materials Management and reports, disciplinary proceedings and Personnel manuals. inspection reports. It vets the charge sheets pertaining to Vigilance cases & monitor Integrity Pact has been adopted to improve the the progress of inquiry proceedings on all transparency, equity and competitiveness in vigilance cases. procurement w.e.f. November 1, 2011.

(iii) Anti-corruption Wing deals with follow 16.20 Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI): Vigilance Awareness Week was up of cases relating to possession observed from October 25 – November 1, of disproportionate assets, illegal 2011. Discussions were organized by eminent gratification, procedural deviations etc., vigilance professionals, which benefited preparation of lists of ODI/ Agreed list MIDHANI employees. and liaison with CBI & CVC etc. 16.21 E-Procurement Drive: A drive has (iv) Preventive Vigilance Wing conducts been initiated by the Department of Defence surprise checks, system improvement Production to introduce e-procurement in studies, scrutiny of POs and contracts Defence PSUs and OFB to bring in more etc. organizes vigilance related seminar/ transparency and accountability into the system, workshops and vigilance awareness in accordance with the CVC guidelines about training. implementation of e-procurement initiatives (v) Technical Wing conducts CTE Type of for Government Organisations and PSUs. inspection of Civil, Electrical/ Mechanical The e-procurement programme of DDP has Hort/ Works, Stores etc., Scrutinizes been selected as one of the good governance the reports submitted by CTE Team and initiatives to be monitored at the national level Submits the same with technical remarks by the Cabinet Secretariat. The programme

217 needs to be completed in all respects by DPSUs orders are being implemented. and OFB by March 31, 2012.  Conducting confidential inquiries against DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE RESEARCH malpractices and bringing the errant to AND DEVELOPMENT book.

16.22 The main activities of the Vigilance  Processing vigilance cases/inquiries and Units in Department of Defence Research and preparations of documents for charge Development Organisation(DRDO) during the sheets. year were as under:  Investigating vigilance cases brought to  Sensitization of all officers and staff on the notice of the department by Central vigilance aspects at various levels. Vigilance Commission, Central Bureau of Investigation and other agencies.  Inspections of laboratories/establishments to ensure that standing instructions and

218 17

EMPOWERMENT AND WELFARE OF WOMEN

A Technical Officer on Duty in Radar Complex

219 With the induction of women in various non- combatant branches of the Armed Forces like logistics and law, a larger role is envisaged for them

17.1 The role of women has been increasing to the rank of Major after 5 years of service. steadily in the field of national defence. Women Women Short Service Commission Officers are employed in Defence Production Units, in the Army are now granted time-scale Defence Research & Development Laboratories substantive promotions to the rank of Captain, and as Doctors and Nursing Officers in the Major and Lt. Colonel Rank after 2, 6 and 13 Armed Forces. With the induction of women in years of reckonable service respectively. This various non-combatant branches of the Armed is at par with the promotions available to the Forces like logistics and law, a larger role is Permanent Commission Officers. In addition, envisaged for them. with a view to ensuring gender equality, the training period of women officers in the Army in INDIAN ARMY Short Service Commission has been increased 17.2 Women Officers in the Army: Women from 24 weeks to 49 weeks, to be at par with officers have been serving in the Armed male Short Service Commission Officers. Forces for about 80 years and have served 17.4 The future policy on induction and with competence and distinction. They were employment of women in Armed Forces has inducted in the Military Nursing Service in been enunciated in November, 2011, keeping 1927 and in the Medical Officers cadre since in view the role and responsibility of the Armed 1943. In the Armed Forces Medical Services, Forces in defending the nation and protecting there are both permanent and Short Service the territorial Integrity of the country, as Commission Officers. under: 17.3 In a significant step which would (i) Women Officers may continue to be attract more women in the Army, the tenure of inducted as Short Service Commission Women Officers in Short Service Commission Officers (SSCOs) in Branches/ Cadres has been increased from 10 years to 14 years where they are being inducted presently of service. Besides, their promotional avenues in the three Services; have been substantially enhanced. Earlier, they were eligible for only one promotion, viz., (ii) Women SSCOs will be eligible for

220 consideration for grant of permanent 17.8 Training-Girl Apprentices: In Mumbai commission alongwith Men SSCOs in Dockyard, five girl Apprentices have specific Branches in the three Services successfully completed training in the last 14 viz. Judge Advocate General (JAG) and months. Eleven girl Apprentices are undergoing Army Education Corps (AEC) of Army and training in two Trades and have completed their corresponding branches in Navy their training in November 2011. and Air Force; Naval constructor in Navy INDIAN AIR FORCE and Accounts branch in Air Force. 17.9 Till the 1990s, women could only be (iii) In addition to the above, in the Air inducted into IAF in the Medical or Dental Force, women SSCOs will be eligible branches. In 1991, the Government of India alongwith male SSCOs, for consideration approved induction of Women officers through for grant of permanent commission in Short Service Commission (SSC) in the ground Technical, Administration, Logistics and duty non-tech branches, and subsequently in Meteorology Branches. 1992-93, for Technical and Flying branches 17.5 The grant of permanent commission is (Transport and Helicopter stream) as well. At subject to the willingness of the candidate and present, women are employed in all branches service specific requirements, availability of in the IAF in the SSC cadre, except the fighter vacancies, suitability, merit of the candidate as stream. decided by each Service. 17.10 Women Officers in Air Force: Women INDIAN NAVY officers are part of the officer cadre in the IAF and no separate cadre exists for them. The 17.6 Women Officers: Women are being present ceiling for SSC officers is 20% of inducted into the Navy as Short Service establishment in Flying and AE branches and Commission (SSC) officers in the Executive 25% in Non-Tech Ground Duty Branches. The (Observer, ATC, Law & Logistic), Education number of women officers held on strength as Branch and the Naval Architecture on January 1, 2012, including medical officers Specialisation of the Engineering Branch. is 1166. Women are not inducted in Personnel 17.7 Permanent Commission to Women below Officers Rank (PBOR) category in the Officers: The Ministry of Defence has IAF. introduced grant of Permanent Commission 17.11 Employment of Women Officers in IAF prospectively to the Short Service Commission (Flying Branch) Transport Pilots: Women are women officers of the Executive Branch (Law presently employed as pilots in the IAF in the Cadre), Education Branch and Engineering Transport, Helicopter, and Navigation stream. Branch (Naval Architecture). Aircraft flown by them are AN-32, Avro,

221 IL-76, Dornier and Chetak/ Cheetah fleets. Employment and placement profile for women is similar to that of their male counterparts.

A Doctor on Duty

17.14 Everest Conquest by Women Officers: Under the aegis of the IAF Adventure Cell, an IAF Mountaineering team including six women set off to conquer the highest peak in the world, Mt Everest (8848M). Three women IAF officers summitted the peak on May 25, 2011, bringing laurels to the IAF.

IAF Women Pilots always ready to face the Challenges of Flying

17.12 Technical Branches: Women are employed in all facets of technical competencies in the IAF that include aircraft systems, ground IAF Women Mountaineering Team weapons and other aerial and ground based systems. Placement profiles are similar to their 17.15 All Women Skydiving Teams: Six lady male. officers, from the first IAF all-women formation 17.13 Non Technical Branches: Women are skydiving team, have blazed a trail across the employed in all non-technical branches like vast blue skies. After a gruelling 45 days of Administration, Air Traffic Control, Fighter training at the world famous Sky Dive training Control, Logistics, Accounts, Education, school at Arizona, USA, they graduated Meteorology, Medical and Dental. from being novice skydivers to professional

222 skydivers. They have since performed at various natal period. Women officers/ Flt Cdts and ceremonial occasions including the 79th Air other women employees are provided with Force Day Parade at Hindon on October 8, conducive working environment. Special 2011. care is taken to ensure gender sensitization in the IAF and various sensitization capsules and workshops on the subject have also been introduced in training institutions. INDIAN COAST GUARD 17.17 Women Officers in Coast Guard: Women officers are being inducted in the Indian Coast Guard as Assistant Commandant since 1997. Women candidates can join the Indian Coast Guard in the General Duty (Permanent), General Duty (Pilot/ Navigator) All Women IAF Skydiving Team in Action and General Duty (Law) branches. Short 17.16 Welfare: Over 71% of all women Service appointment for women officers in officers married to serving IAF officers are co- General Duty and General Duty (CPL Holders) located with their husbands. Women officers branches has also been introduced to increase are employed on light duties during the ante- the intake of women officers in the service.

Women Coast Guard trainee pilots

223 The selection process for women is similar to DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE that of male candidates. Women officers are PRODUCTION posted in non-seagoing appointments. The women officers in the Indian Coast Guard have 17.20 Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL): the option to serve till superannuation, except The present strength of women employees in for the officers appointed under short service HAL as on December 31, 2011 is 2413. A scheme. At present, there are 65 women sizeable number of women employees are in officers in the Coast Guard. Supervisory and Executive cadres and they DEFENCE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT are provided with equal opportunities for ORGANISATION advancement of their career. Based on the guidelines received, necessary action has been 17.18 DRDO is sensitive to the need for taken to prevent sexual harassment of women empowerment and welfare of its women at their workplaces. The CDA Rules and employees. Government instructions and directives issued on the subject are being certified Standing Orders have been amended followed in both letter and spirit. It is in this regard. Complaints Committees are also ensured that women employees are accorded in place. equal opportunities for enhancement of 17.21 Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL): BEL their skills and knowledge and fulfilment has around 2295 women employees across of their potential that their contribution to organizational objectives is appreciated and the Company in various Units/ Offices. Fair duly recognized by the management. As opportunities are provided in Recruitment, per Government Orders, laboratories and Career Progression, Learning and Development, establishments of DRDO have been instructed Welfare measures etc. Women employees to set up Women’s Cells to look after the play a significant role in both Trade Unions as welfare of women employees. A similar Cell well as in the Officers’ Association, to ensure has also been set up in DRDO HQrs for the their rights. In the light of Hon’ble Supreme purpose. Court’s Directions on prohibition of sexual 17.19 Similarly, various harassment of women welfare measures have DRDO ensures that women employees at work also been undertaken for employees are accorded equal place, a “Complaints the women employees in opportunities for enhancement Committee” constituted the Organisation. Crèches of their skills and knowledge and headed by a senior have also been opened as and fulfilment of their potential welfare measures in various Woman Executive is and that their contribution to laboratories/ establishments functioning in all BEL organizational objectives is in DRDO located all over appreciated. Units/ Offices. the country.

224 17.22 Garden Reach Shipbuilders and of MDL can perform their duties honourably Engineers Limited (GRSE): To mobilize and and without fear. In addition, regular training harness the power of women and to combat workshops, motivational programmes, training gender discrimination and facilitate social for safety at workplace etc. have been organized development, the company has taken the with a special focus on its women workforce. following initiatives: 17.25 BEML Limited: BEML Limited is an equal (a) A 11-member Complaints opportunity employer and accordingly, the Committee, headed by a related policies and the rules of the organization Lady Officer and with 1 NGO are equally applicable to both men and women representative has been set up employees. Women employees/ officers are to redress complaints of sexual provided with equal opportunities. Also, all harassment at the work place. the applicable statutory provisions under the Periodic workshops are organized to Factories Act, Maternity Benefit Act, etc. are sensitize employees on their rights being complied, both in letter and spirit. The and responsibilities for maintaining Company has constituted Women Cells in a gender-just work place and all the Production Units and in the Corporate regular feedback is obtained from Office to redress the grievances of the women lady employees in this regard. employees/ officers. Crèche allowance of Rs. 100 is given to Women Employees/ Officers (b) Equal employment opportunity to having child below 5 years of age. All women women: In the year 2011, ten women employees, irrespective of their wage group, employees were appointed by the get 12 days of Casual Leave, as against 7 Days company in various capacities. of Casual Leave to male employees. 17.23 Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL): The 17.26 Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL): There Management has constituted a Women’s Cell are 280 women employees working in BDL. and a Gender Budgeting Cell. Four women Of these, 67 are executives and 213 are non- Officers are discharging the activities of the executives, and they constitute 9.9% of the total Gender Budgeting Cell, in addition to their workforce in the Company. The Company has own duties and functions. amended its Standing Orders and CDA rules 17.24 Mazagaon Dock Limited (MDL): The and incorporated a chapter on “Prohibition of percentage of women employees has increased Sexual Harassment of Women Employees at by 13.16% in the year 2010-11 as compared Work Place”, which is treated as misconduct. to the year 2009-10. A Committee has been A ‘Complaints Committee’ headed by a senior constituted for redressal of complaints of woman officer has been constituted to inquire sexual harassment, so that women employees into any complaint of sexual harassment.

225 17.27 Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited DEPARTMENT OF EX-SERVICEMEN (MIDHANI): MIDHANI is extending all WELFARE facilities as per the statutes for welfare of women employees. The strength of women 17.28 Department of ex-Servicemen Welfare employees is 53, as on date. Women deals with the rehabilitation and welfare employees, including both executives and of about 27 lakh ex-servicemen, including non-executives, are nominated for in-house widows of former Armed Forces personnel and as well as external programmes. As part of their dependent family members. Financial MIDHANI’s commitment for empowerment assistance is being provided to the girls and of women, a plant employing women for women under various schemes. During 2011- manufacture of quality fasteners made from 12, 6261 daughters of ex-Servicemen and 2602 titanium and titanium alloys and special steels, widows of ex-Servicemen were benefitted is being set up. under these schemes.

226 Appendix-I MATTERS DEALT WITH BY THE DEPARTMENTS OF THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE 12. Formation of Cantonments, delimitation/ excision of Cantonment areas, local (Raksha Vibhag) self-government in such areas, the 1. Defence of India and every part thereof, constitution and powers within such including preparation for defence and all areas of Cantonment Boards and authorities and the regulation of housing such acts as may be conducive in times accommodation (including the control of of war to its prosecution and after its rents) in such areas. termination to effective demobilization. 13. Acquisition, requisitioning, custody and 2. The Armed Forces of the Union, namely, relinquishment of land and property the Army, the Navy and the Air Force. for defence purposes. Eviction of 3. Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry unauthorized occupants from defence of Defence comprising of Army land and property. Headquarters, Naval Headquarters, 14. Defence Accounts Department. Air Headquarters and Defence Staff Headquarters. 15. Purchase of food stuffs for military requirements and their disposal, 4. The Reserves of the Army, Navy and Air excluding those entrusted to Department Force. of Food and Public Distribution.

5. The Territorial Army. 16. All matters relating to Coast Guard Organisation, including:- 6. The National Cadet Corps. (i) Surveillance of maritime zones 7. Works relating to Army, Navy and Air against oil spills; Force. (ii) Combating oil spills in various 8. Remounts, Veterinary and Farms maritime zones, except in the waters Organisation. of ports and within 500 metres of off- 9. Canteen Stores Department. shore exploration and production platforms, coastal refineries and 10. Civilian Services paid from Defence associated facilities such as Single Estimates. Buoy Mooring (SBM), Crude Oil Terminal (COT) and pipelines; 11. Hydrographic Surveys and preparation of navigational charts. (iii) Central Co-ordinating Agency for

227 Combating of Oil Pollution in the Directorate General of Aeronautical coastal and marine environment of Quality Assurance. various maritime zones; 10. Standardisation of defence equipment (iv) Implementation of National and stores including Directorate of Contingency Plan for oil spill Standardisation. disaster; and 11. BEML Limited. (v) Undertaking oil spill prevention 12. Hindustan Shipyard Limited. and control, inspection of ships and offshore platforms in the country, 13. Development of aeronautics industry except within the limits of ports and co-ordination among users other as empowered by the Merchant than those concerned with the Ministry Shipping Act, 1958 (44 of 1958). of Civil Aviation and the Department of Space. 17. Matters relating to diving and related activities in the country. 14. Indigenisation, development and production of defence equipment and 18. Procurement exclusive to the Defence participation of the private sector in the Services. manufacture of defence equipment. B. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE 15. Defence exports and international PRODUCTION cooperation in defence production. (Raksha Utpadan Vibhag) C. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE 1. Ordnance Factory Board and Ordnance RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Factories. (Raksha Anusandhan Tatha Vikas 2. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Vibhag)

3. Bharat Electronics Limited. 1. Apprising, assessing and advising Raksha 4. Mazagon Docks Limited. Mantri on the influence on National Security of emerging developments in 5. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Science and Technology. Limited. 2. Rendering advice to Raksha Mantri and 6. Goa Shipyard Limited. to the three services and inter-services 7. Bharat Dynamics Limited. organizations on all scientific aspects of weapons; weapon platforms; military 8. Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited. operations; surveillance; support and 9. Defence Quality Assurance logistics in all likely threats of conflict. Organizations, including Directorate 3. To function, with the concurrence of the General of Quality Assurance and

228 Ministry of External Affairs, as the nodal 11. To deal with reference made under co-ordinating agency of the Ministry section 35 of the Patents Act, 1970 (39 of of Defence on all matters relating to 1970). Instruments of Accord with foreign 12. Financial and other material assistance Governments relating to the acquisition to individuals, institutions and bodies of technologies whose export to India is corporate, for study and for the training the subject of national security related of manpower on aspects of Science controls of foreign Governments. and Technology that bear on national 4. Formulation and execution of programmes security. of scientific research and design, 13. In consultation with the Ministry of development, test and evaluation, in External Affairs, international relations fields of relevance to national security. in matters connected with the role of Science and Technology in national 5. Direction and administration of agencies, security, including : laboratories, establishments, ranges, facilities, programmes and projects of the (i) matters relating to relations Department. with Research Organizations of other countries and with Inter- 6. Aeronautical Development Agency. governmental agencies, particularly 7. All matters relating to certification of the those which concern themselves, design air worthiness of military aircrafts, inter alia, with the scientific and their equipment and stores. technological aspects of national security. 8. All matters relating to the protection and transfer of technology generated by the (ii) Arrangements with Universities, educational and research-oriented activities of the Department. institutions or bodies corporate 9. Scientific analysis support and abroad to provide for foreign participation in the acquisition and scholarships and the training of evaluation proceedings of all weapon Indian scientists and technologists systems and related technologies under the administrative control of proposed to be acquired by the Ministry the Department. of Defence. 14. Execution of works and purchase of 10. To render advice on the technological lands debitable to the budget of the and intellectual property aspects of the Department. import of technology by production 15. All matters relating to personnel under units and enterprises manufacturing, or the control of the Department. proposing to manufacture, equipment and stores for the Armed Services. 16. Acquisition of all types of stores,

229 equipment and services debitable to the E. DEFENCE(FINANCE) DIVISION budget of the Department. (Raksha Vitta Vibhag) 17. Financial sanctions relating to the 1. To examine all Defence matters having a Department. financial bearing. 18. Any other activity assigned to, and 2. To render financial advice to the various accepted by the Department through functionaries of Ministry of Defence and understandings or arrangements with the Service Headquarters. any other Ministry, Department, Agency of the Government of India whose 3. To act as integrated Finance Division of activities have a bearing on the scientific Ministry of Defence. and technological aspects of national 4. To assist in the formulation and security. implementation of all schemes/proposals involving expenditure. D. DEPARTMENT OF EX-SERVICEMEN WELFARE 5. To assist in the formulation and implementation of Defence Plans. (Poorva Senani Kalyan Vibhag) 6. To prepare Defence budget and other 1. Matters relating to Armed Forces Veterans estimates for the Defence Services, (Ex-Servicemen), including pensioners. Civil Estimates of Ministry of Defence, estimates in respect of Defence Pensions 2. Armed Forces Veterans (Ex-Servicemen) and to monitor the progress of the scheme Contributory Health Scheme. against the budget.

3. Matters relating to Directorate General of 7. To exercise post-budget vigilance to ensure that there are neither considerable Resettlement and Kendriya Sainik Board. shortfalls in expenditure nor unforeseen 4. Administration of: excesses. 8. To advise heads of branches of the Armed a) the Pension Regulations for the Forces Headquarters in the discharge of Army, 1961 (Parts I and II); their financial responsibility. b) the Pension Regulations for the Air 9. To function as the accounting authority Force, 1961 (Parts I and II); for Defence Services.

c) the Navy (Pension) Regulations, 10. To prepare the Appropriation Accounts 1964; and for the Defence Services. 11. To discharge the responsibility for d) the Entitlement Rules to Casualty payments and internal audit of Defence Pensionary Awards to the Armed expenditure through the Controller Forces Personnel, 1982. General of Defence Accounts.

230 Appendix-II MINISTERS, CHIEFS OF STAFF AND SECRETARIES WHO WERE IN POSITION FROM JANUARY 1, 2011 ONWARDS RAKSHA MANTRI

Shri A. K. Antony From October 24, 2006 onwards

RAKSHA RAJYA MANTRI Shri M.M. Pallam Raju From May 28, 2009 onwards

DEFENCE SECRETARY CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF Shri Pradeep Kumar General VK Singh, From July 31(AN), 2009 to July 14(FN), 2011 PVSM, AVSM, YSM, ADC From March 31(AN), 2010 onwards Shri Shashi Kant Sharma From July 14(FN), 2011 onwards SECRETARY DEFENCE PRODUCTION CHIEF OF NAVAL STAFF Shri R.K.Singh Admiral Nirmal Verma, From July 31(AN), 2009 to June 24(AN), 2011 PVSM, AVSM, ADC From August 31(AN),2009 onwards Shri Shekhar Agarwal From July 6(FN), 2011 onwards SECRETARY EX-SERVICEMEN WELFARE CHIEF OF AIR STAFF Smt. Neelam Nath Air Chief Marshal PV Naik, From June 1, 2009 to September 30(AN), 2011 PVSM, VSM, ADC From March 31(AN), 2009 to July 31(AN), 2011 Shri Samirendra Chatterjee Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne, From October 3(FN), 2011 onwards PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC From July 31(AN), 2011 onwards SECRETARY (DR&D) AND SCIENTIFIC Chairman COSC ADVISOR TO RAKSHA MANTRI Air Chief Marshal PV Naik From March 31, 2010 to July 31(AN), 2011 Dr. V.K. Saraswat Admiral Nirmal Verma From August 31(AN), 2009 onwards From July 31(AN), 2011 onwards

SECRETARY DEFENCE FINANCE Smt. Nita Kapoor From June 1(FN), 2010 to March 31(AN), 2011 Dr. Vijayalakshmy K Gupta From April 1(FN), 2011 to December 31(AN), 2011*

* Shri A. K. Chopra assumed charge as FA(DS) From December 31(AN), 2011 onwards

231 Appendix-III Brief of C&AG’s Audit Report No. 11 of 2011-12, Union Government (Defence Services) on Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society (ACHS) – Mumbai.

Main audit findings of the Report were as considerably to include officers of the under: Indian Administrative Service, politicians and their relations and other senior * The case of Adarsh Co-operative Housing Service Officers. As of December 2010 Society, Mumbai has been engaging the the Society had 102 members. National Headlines. This C&AG’s Audit Report places documentary evidence Changing composition of members of the of how a group of select officials could Society subvert rules and regulations in the name Year Defence Other than Total of Kargil Heroes, welfare of war widows, including Defence Members Ex-servicemen, welfare of soldiers, etc., related civilian organisation to grab prime Government land in the 2000 40 0 40 heart of Mumbai. The agencies inter-alia 2002 38 33 71 included Defence offices, Departments 2003 45 50 95 and Agencies of Government of 2010 37 65 102 Maharashtra and Ministry of Environment * The flouting of norms in the case was not and Forests, Government of India. only restricted to wrongful appropriation * Facts of the case gathered from records of government land. Almost at every stage, of Government of Maharashtra as significant concessions were extended also Defence Estates Office Mumbai by the Government of Maharashtra in conclusively prove that the land was in favour of the Society. Many officers-both possession of Army, a fact that the officials civilian and Services – who were dealing of Government of Maharashtra, HQ M&G with the case and were instrumental in area and Defence Estates Office should taking those decisions eventually became have been aware of , but probably chose members of the Society. In some cases, to ignore. The title to the land however relations of these officers became the was not clear as it was never formally members. transferred to the Ministry of Defence. * To accommodate the Society, the * The Society was originally formed MMRDA Development Plan for the area to primarily help “Servicemen, Ex- was amended and the area reserved for servicemen and their widows”, as events roads was converted into residential unfolded, its membership was expanded area.

232 * The misappropriation of the land in * Despite the existence of several agencies possession of the Army was compounded like Department of Environment in by transfer of FSI of another piece of Government of Maharashtra, the public land i.e. adjoining plot of 2669.68 Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management sq metres used by BEST as approach road Authority, and the Ministry of Environment to its depot. and Forests (MoEF) in the Government of India, a building more than 100 metres tall * Further relaxation was extended to grant could come up within a few kilometres of additional FSI in lieu of Recreation Mantralaya in Mumbai without requisite Ground (RG). Society forwarded clearance and also receive an occupancy additional names “to be accommodated certificate from the concerned local in Adarsh Co-operative Housing Society authorities. if the additional FSI is sanctioned by the Government.” The Chief Minister * The Ministry of Environment and Forests, approved the proposal to exclude 15% Government of India failed to draw RG area from FSI computation. attention of the State Government to the extant provisions regarding Coastal * The norms for High Rise Buildings were Regulation Zone Notification. It is violated. The maximum height of the communication created adequate context Society building permissible as per the to allow the Government of Maharashtra applicable Development Control Rules to interpret it as a ‘No Objection’ to the (DCR) 1967 was 45.6 metres. The Society proposed residential development by the was allowed to construct 28 floors and Society and thus use it as “environmental the total height of the building is 107.55 clearance” from the MoEF. metres. Note: The above brief has been provided by the * The eligibility conditions were relaxed in C&AG. favour of the members, Government of Maharashtra in February 2005 amended the provisions of the Government Resolution of July 1999 by raising the income limit of all and waiving the requirement of domicile in respect of retired State Government employees and serving and retired service personnel from Maharashtra allowed hitherto ineligible members to become eligible.

233 Brief on the Performance Audit of Defence Estates Management [C&AG’s Report No. 35 of 2010-11, Union Government (Defence Services)]

The Ministry of Defence is the biggest Military Authorities and that in the landholder in the Government with a holding records of the DEOs who are responsible of 17.31 lakh acres of land. The responsibility for keeping land record. Lack of survey for management of land at the apex level and inspection of land carries the risk of rests with the Ministry of Defence and with encroachment and land grab which have the Directorate General of Defence Estates become quite common as pointed out in (DGDE). With growing urbanization, in most the report. of the cities the Cantonment and station areas * A large area of acquired land was are almost at the heart of the city now. Much awaiting mutation for periods ranging of the Defence land both inside and outside from 1 year to over 60 years. For example, Cantonment is now prime real estate. 13.39 percent of land held on records Main audit findings of the Report were as of 11 DEOs was not mutated in favour under: of the Ministry. DGDE, too, failed to keep centralized record on the status of * There was lack of any focal point in mutation. management of Defence land. The MOD has only one section to deal with vast * The Ministry in December 1992 number of cases, which is inadequate. instructed the DGDE to conduct land Besides, lines of responsibilities were audit to rationalise and maximize the also blurred on many aspects of Defence use of existing land holdings for Defence Estates management, with none of the purposes. Army HQ, however, were not agencies involved coming forward to agreeable to the continuance of land accept responsibility. audit and conveyed to the Ministry that further audit might not be conducted. * The application of land norms of The DGDE also allowed the mechanism requirements of land for different Defence of land audit to lapse. establishments was not found to be uniform. On application of 1991’s norms * Long delays were observed in acquisition for new Military Stations to 39 existing of land. In three Commands, 10 cases Military stations, Audit observed that the of land acquisition were completed by existing stations held excess land to the DEOs/ADEO with delays ranging from tune of 81,814.82 acres. one to eight years. During the review of 49 cases, where acquisition is in progress * There were large scale discrepancies in four Army and two Air Force and Naval in the figures of A-1 land as per Local

234 Commands each, Audit noticed that 15 surplus to the need of armed forces since cases were 1-5 years old, 12 cases 6-10 1980, which had neither been disposed years old, 15 cases 11-20 years old and of nor put to any alternative use. 6 cases over 20 years old with the status 7,499.39 acres had been encroached of one case being not made known. Final upon. The encroachment on such land in declarations of awards in respect of 21 all the Commands varied between 16.10 cases were awaited even after issue of percent and 38.96 percent. Government sanctions pertaining to the * The area of encroachment of Defence land period from November 1979 to June increased from 6,903 acres in January 2003. Despite deposit of land cost of 1997 to 14,539.38 acres in July 2009. Rs. 56.24 crore in respect of 18 cases Neither were inspection of land being between December 1986 and March carried out by any authority and required 2009, the acquisition proceedings were certificates rendered by Defence Estates still incomplete. Officers, nor were the Ministry and DGDE * The Defence land remains to be constantly monitoring the progress of inspection or under commercial exploitation since of investigations about the circumstances long. The practice of allowing Shopping leading to fresh encroachments. Complexes on Defence land and * Though Golf is not an authorised activity, crediting the revenue earned from them there were 97 Golf Courses under the to Regimental Funds, which are outside Army with an area of at least 8076.94 the Parliamentary oversight, continued acres. Golf Courses on A-1 Defence land to be unabated. Follow up of the cases were being operated by Army Zone Golf, already reported in various Audit Reports a private registered society. The members indicated that very little change had taken of the club were not only service personnel place in the situation on the ground. but ex-servicemen, civilians and foreign A number of case were, for example, nationals as well. Huge revenues were reported in Paragraph 2.5 of C&AG’s being earned without paying any rent Report No. 6 of 2003 on exploitation of for use of Government assets. Revenue defence land for shopping complexes and generated was not credited to Government diversion of revenue from public fund. account and was presumably credited to * There has been lack of action on Regimental Fund. abandoned land. Scrutiny of the records * The Defence land was being used of the Ministry and DGDE indicated that unauthorizedly for Parks and Clubs. an area of 25,888.81 acres of Abandoned At Agra, Lucknow, Secunderabad and Airfields (AAFs) and Camping Grounds Pune, 122.58 acres of Defence land (CGs) in five Commands had been lying

235 had been leased out to various clubs at * In contravention of the Ministry’s land nominal rates. Land was being utilized policy, numerous cases of unauthorized for unauthorized purposes like marriages, sale/ transfer of Bungalows on Old parties, exhibitions etc. Recovery of Rs. Grant sites (OGBs), use of OGBs for 2.14 crore, for the year 2004-05 to 2009- commercial purposes like marriage halls 10, was outstanding against the clubs. and hotel/ restaurant were seen. 92 cases for resumption of sites referred to * The state of management of leases was the Ministry were awaiting sanction for so dismal in that 2500 acres of Defence a period ranging from one to seven years land valuing Rs. 11,033 crore was on and in respect of 65 cases, resumption lease for an annual rent Rs. 2.13 crore, notices were pending with the Ministry which is negligible given the present for a period ranging from two to seven market value of the land. There was no years. progress in renewal of 3780 leases and in 1800 cases, there was no pursuance for Note: The above brief has been provided by the eviction of lessees. C&AG.

236 Report No.24 of 2011-12: Union Government (Defence Services) Army and Ordnance Factories

II Ministry of Defence Para 2.3: Failure of the project “Mission Excel Information Technology (MEIT)” Para 2.1: Delay in induction of state-of –the –art Artillery Guns The project “Mission Excel Information Technology(MEIT)” of Defence Accounts Failure of the Ministry of Defence and Army Department (DAD) planned with the objectives in defining the requirement of specific gun of automation of every function of DAD was system had deprived its Artillery, for over a derailed from its path in spite of incurring decade, of guns of latest technology, which are expenditure of Rs.20.47 crore. The intended in service world over. The abnormal delay in objectives of automation of all functions procurement of the state-of-the-art technology of DAD remain unachieved even after four gun replacing the existing guns of obsolete years. technology of 1970, had not only impacted the operational preparedness of the Army but also III ARMY resulted in substantial cost overrun. Para 3.1: Extra expenditure due to acceptance Para 2.2: Delay in establishment of repair of higher rates. facility (Mini Depot) and unwanted import Director General National Cadet Corps of Trailers (DGNCC) violated the provisions of General Advance payment of Rs.100.18 crore had been financial Rules and Defence Procurement made to the United States Government (USG) Manual (DPM) while procuring mosquito nets between March 2008 and October 2009 to for its Cadets. By adopting incorrect practice establish Mini Depot for repair of 12 Weapon of purchasing 80 per cent quantity from past Locating Radars (WLRs) by September 2010. suppliers at higher rates than that of L-1 firm, No progress had been made towards setting up extra expenditure of Rs.21 crore had been of repair facility by due date. Consequently, a incurred. number of WLR remained non-functional for Para 3.2: Diversion of funds from want of repairs. Besides, incorrect analysis Government into non-Government account of requirement of support equipments for the for procurement of Personal Kit items. WLRs led to unwanted procurement of twelve Trailers at a cost of Rs.2.19 crore. Army HQ had set up a commercial outlet in the name of Personal Kit Store (PKS UN)

237 without approval of the Ministry. Through this VI DEFENCE RESEARCH AND outlet, transaction of Government stores worth DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION Rs.140.75 crore were carried out for last three Para 6.1: Blockage of public money due years. Stores for PKS (UN) were procured by to take over of unusable land diverting funds from Government into non- Defence Research and Development Government Account and Army had charged Organisation (DRDO) acquired 407 acres of service charges of Rs.5.36 crore irregularly. forest land at Faridabad for Rs.73.26 crore Para 3.11: Irregular payment to Civil Hired in April 2008 to set up a centre. The land Transport Contractors could not be used for construction activities as diversion of land for non-forestry purpose Irregular payment of Rs. 32.29 lakh had been was not permitted by the Central Empowered made to the Civil Hired Transport Contractors Committee (CEC). due to dubious booking of Civil Hired Transport by two Ordnance depots for conveyance of Para 6.3 Development of a Modular ordnance stores to dependent units. Bridge below requisite specifications

IV Works and Military Engineer Services Against the users’ requirement of modular bridge of 46 metre span with Military Load Para 4.1: Overpayment in Electricity Bills Class (MLC)-70, DRDO developed 40 metre

Overpayment of Rs.1.63 core had been made span MLC-70 modular bridge by spending Rs. 21.46 crore. The Army did not accept the to the electricity supplying agencies due to bridge being below requisite specifications and application of incorrect tariff schedule or their requirement of modular bridge remains failure to intimate correct contracted maximum unfulfilled for nine years. demand (CMD) by the Military Engineer Service. VII PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN ARMAMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT V BORDER ROADS ORGANISATION ESTABLISHMENT Para5.2: Non-completion of bridge after Chapter 7: Project Management in twelve years of sanction Armament Research and Development Improper planning and supervision of works Establishment (ARDE) resulted in non-completion of the bridge on Scrutiny of staff projects undertaken by ARDE a river in Uttarakhand after 12 years despite during last 15 years, revealed that out of 46 spending Rs.3.54 crore. closed Staff projects, only 13 underwent

238 production while in the remaining either no Para 8.5: Avoidable import of propellant production was required or claims of success Ordnance Factory Khamaria provided could not be substantiated. Many of the projects incorrect information to the Ordnance Factory failed as these were taken up without firming Board about stock balance of propellants of up the General Staff Qualitative Requirements an ammunition, which resulted in avoidable (GSQR) or frequent changes in Qualitative import of propellant valuing Rs. 2.17 crore Requirements were made by the users. and extra expenditure of Rs. 39.79 lakh when Excessive time overrun and non-acceptance of compared with cost of production of the item the final output by the users also led to closure at Ordnance Factory . of the projects. In many cases, delays and failures led to dependence on imports. Summary of Important Audit observations – Ministry of Defence VIII ORDNANCE FACTORIES ORGANISATION Report No. 20 of 2011-12 (Air Force and Navy) Para 8.2: Extra expenditure due to delay in finalization of a purchase agreement I. Delayed acquisition of armaments for a frontline fighter aircraft Abnormal delay in firming up an offer collectively by the Flawed approach in acquiring 16 MiG-29K Avadi, Armoured Vehicles Headquarters aircraft, at a cost of Rs. 3,405.61 crore without Avadi and Ministry of Defence despite being finalising the associated package with the aware of the availability of a machine from procurement of the aircraft, in January 2004, only one source led to its procurement at an led to delivery of six aircraft in December 2009 avoidable extra expenditure of Rs. 1.36 crore without weapons. Subsequently, five more after obtaining fresh offers. aircrafts were delivered in May 2011. The armament for the aircraft were contracted for Para 8.4: Undue benefit to a firm only in March 2006 which led to non delivery Ordnance Factory Ambernath extended an of weapons till October 2010, adversely undue benefit of Rs. 9.77 crore to the Minerals affecting the operational capabilities of the and Metals Trading Corporation Mumbai owing aircraft. Besides, the Beyond Visual Range to the factory’s failure to insist upon supply of missiles contracted for the aircraft, at a cost the outstanding quantity of copper cathodes at of Rs. 93.68 crore, has had an unsatisfactory London Metal Exchange rates of February 2007 track record with Indian Air Force. as per the supply order and accepting the same (Paragraph 2.1) at higher rates of May 2007.

239 II. Extra expenditure on procurement of (HAL), even though the equipment did not Low Level Transportable Radar meet technical requirements. Despite spending Rs.116 crore and considerable period of time, Acquisition of critical requirement of air defence IAF’s critical requirement for communication surveillance system was beset with delays equipment is yet to be fulfilled. at each stage in the pre-contract finalisation process. Further avoidable additional payment (Paragraph 2.4) of Rs. 57.46 crore was made by the Ministry V Abnormal delay in procurement of to M/s Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) without Precision Approach Radar justification due to inadequate negotiations during procurement. Indian Navy inordinately delayed the procurement of Precision Approach Radar (Paragraph 2.2) resulting in an additional expenditure of Rs. III. Extra expenditure on operation of a 2.01 crore over and above the initial quote. surveillance system The radar intended to be purchased on fast track basis was commissioned in April 2009, Indian Air Force procured two vital surveillance eight years after initiating the procurement systems at the cost of Rs. 676 crore. One of the process. Post commissioning, the performance system met with an accident and has become of the radar has been erratic. non operational since May 2009. It is not likely to be available to IAF for another two years. (Paragraph 2.5) The accident was attributable to failure in VI Delay in procurement of urgent aviation keeping track of weather changes, inadequate stores through Indian embassies supervision of the ongoing snubbing activities and follow up on maintenance activities. Procurement of critical and urgent aviation Besides, the fabric used in both the systems stores/spares through Indian Embassies was have also started decaying prematurely causing beset with delays at each stage. The decision- excessive leakage of helium resulting in extra making even at Air HQ was slow and led expenditure on operation cost. to delay in conclusion of contacts. The contract delivery schedules were significantly (Paragraph 2.3) longer, thereby, undermining the urgency of IV Procurement of unsuitable procurement. communication sets (Paragraph 2.7)

Air Defence V/UHF links play a vital role in VII Avoidable expenditure on procurement all air operations. Ministry /IAF accepted of spares communication equipment, designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Failure in placement of supply order under

240 option clause resulted in an avoidable Hydraulic led to delay in procurement and an expenditure of Rs.4.29 crore in the subsequent avoidable expenditure of Rs.9.73 crore. procurement of spares. Besides, due to delay (Paragraph 4.2) in procurement, established infrastructure remained idle for want of spares for XI Extra expenditure in procurement of Gas considerable time. Turbines

(Paragraph 3.1) Breaking up the procurement order of nine gas turbines by Indian Navy led to an extra VIII Unfruitful expenditure on procurement expenditure of Rs.2.49 crore as the subsequent of flare cartridges procurement of five gas turbines was at a higher Out of 20,000 flares procured for use on the cost. MiG 21 Bison aircraft upgradation project, (Paragraph 4.3) 19,540 flares costing Rs. 3.09 crore exhausted their shelf life of seven years in store. Thus XII Inordinate delay in installation of SPL procurement of flares was rendered unfruitful Plotting Tables on submarines due to expiry of flare cartridge before being SPL Plotting Table is a navigation and tactical placed with operating squadrons, where they system which can plot the ships own position could have been put to use. as well as it can plot the data received from the (Paragraph 3.2) unit sensors. Four SPL Plotting Tables procured at a cost of Rs.6.05 crore could not be installed IX Avoidable expenditure in procurement onboard the submarines for about four years of spares for a helicopter after their receipt. Continued disuse meant There was abnormal delay in processing the that, these Plotting Tables lost their warranty case for procurement of spares for KA-31 cover in September 2008 without these being helicopters. Further, Indian Navy’s failure utilised. of to get the validity of the quote of a firm (Paragraph 4.4) extended resulted in an avoidable expenditure of Rs.10.71 crore. XIII Tardy progress in execution of a Water Supply Scheme (Paragraph 4.1) There was an inordinate delay on part of X Avoidable expenditure in procurement the Military Engineer Services (MES) for over of Winch Reel Hydraulic seven years in execution/ commissioning of Lack of due diligence by the Tender Evaluation Water Supply Scheme at Visakhapatnam. The Committee at the initial stage in processing expenditure of Rs. 4.53 crore did not serve of tenders for procurement of Winch Reel

241 the objective of providing adequate and clean Though the Company had been in the business water to Defence Personnel. of mining and construction equipment since 1964 and enjoyed 12 % market share in respect (Paragraph 4.6) of construction equipment, the Company’s XIV Loss of stores in transit market share in respect of DME (small end construction equipment) was around one Failure of Aeronautical Development per cent only till 2009-10 and was facing Establishment (ADE) to comply with the extant severe competition from both domestic and orders for insuring against loss or damage in international suppliers in this segment. transit resulted in a transit loss of stores worth Rs. 10.63 crore meant for Light Combat Aircraft To establish brand image and get reasonable (LCA) programme. market share, the Company decided (July 2006) to establish wider dealership network (Paragraph 5.1) throughout the country to have maximum XV Savings/ recoveries at the instance of access to the customers located in interior audit areas. A review of dealership network of the Company in Audit revealed the following: An amount of Rs. 1.31 crore was recovered/ adjusted in two cases in respect of Navy and Despite growth in construction/ infrastructure Rs. 31.56 crore in three cases in respect of Air activities in the recent years, the Company Force was saved only after having been pointed failed to capitalize on the potential for small out by audit. end equipment.

(Paragraph 3.6 and 4.10) Quality of DME supplied by the Company and after-sales service was poor resulting in return Ministry of Defence of equipment by the customers. This created Audit Report No. CA 3 of 2011-12 negative image for the Company’s products.

Bharat Electronics Limited The Company had dispatched equipment Para 7.1 Loss in manufacture and to dealers without valid orders and also not supply of satellite radio receivers. Contract considered the market realities resulting in manufacturing of Satellite Radios and supply piling up of inventories and consequent locking without agreement with the collaborator up of funds. resulted in a loss of Rs. 16.39 crore. Para 7.3 Failure to safeguard interest of the BEML Limited Company in selection of a Joint Venture partner. Para No. 7.2 Sale of Dealer Model Equipment Failure to ensure business and financial credentials of the JV partner resulted in unfruitful

242 investment of Rs. 6.94 crore besides impending firm commitment or equity participation with threat of invoking Corporate Guarantee of Rs. P&WC was injudicious, resulting in blocking 19.15 crore. up of funds to the tune of Rs. 53.57 crore and

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited infructuous expenditure to the tune of Rs. 46.97 crore. Para 7.4 IT Audit on Implementation of Audit Report No. PA 4 of 2011-12 Industrial Finance System with specific thrust on Material Management module. Bharat Electronics Limited

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited implemented Procurement system in Bharat Electronics Industrial Finance System (IFS) an ERP- Limited package with the objective of implementing Audit examination revealed certain uniform procedure and practices, on-line inadequacies in the system and procedures of information for decision making, integration purchase, vendor development and tendering and inter-operable systems amongst divisions process. Some of the significant audit findings eliminating isolated islands of automation. A are discussed below:- review of IFS implementation with specific * Thin vendor base thrust on Material Management Module in Engine division, Bangalore and Nashik division The company was operating on a thin vendor was taken up. Delays in implementation were base, as for almost one third of the standard noticed due to absence of Business process items, it had only one vendor while for Re-engineering combined with inexperience another one third of these items, it had only of the implementer. Flaws in system design, two vendors. In fact, the Company could add non-mapping of various business processes, only 168 vendors to its directory during the non-cleansing of data before migration, last three years which accounted for only one absence of validation checks combined with per cent of the total vendors of the Company. manual interventions resulted in incomplete Thus, in the absence of an adequate vender and unreliable data and further led to non- base for procuring a large number of items, the achievement of the intended benefits as per Company’s ability to obtain competitive rates Project Quality Document. was impaired. * Non-sharing of vendor base Para 7.5 Setting up dedicated manufacturing facilities without firm Vendor base of the Company was unit specific commitment. and was not being shared among units while inviting quotations. This deprived the Company The decision of the Company to set up dedicated from reaping the benefits of competitive prices facilities for undertaking export orders without

243 particularly when the vendor base of the * Under utilization of overseas offices Company was thin. The Company could not leverage its overseas * Non-monitoring of price trend offices to reap savings in the import of material. The company and its units were not monitoring the price trends of material and components * Cost reduction measures despite specific provision in its Purchase Indigenization, which was supposed to be one Procedure. of the major drivers of cost reduction, was not * Delays in placement of purchase orders very successful as is evident from the fact that and inspection of material the value of purchase orders placed on foreign vendors increased from 48 percent in 2007-08 In 38 percent of cases examined, the units of to 68 percent in 2009-10. the Company failed to adhere to the specified time limit for placement of purchase orders. * Unrealistic budgeting Moreover, in 66 percent of the cases where Company failed to exercise a realistic purchase orders had been finalized, there were assessment of its requirement of its expenditure delays in dispatching the Purchase orders to on procurement as in all the three years, the the vendors. The Company had not fixed any actual expenditure of procurement deviated time lines for various stages of procurement by more than 20 percent from the planned process, i.e. tender evaluation and placement expenditure. of purchase orders after its finalization. Note: The above brief has been provided by the C&AG.

244 Appendix-IV 7 No of ATNs which have been finally vetted by Audit but have not been submitted by the Ministry to PAC 1 2 2 2 25 50 3 2 1 1 No. of ATNs pending with MoD/ MoD (F)/Service HQRs 3 2 9 1 3 10 1 1 1 No. of ATNs sent but returned with observa - tions and Audit is awaiting their resubmission by the Ministry 1 2 4 3 16 No. of ATNs sent to Audit for vetting 1 1 2 1 7 1 Reports 25 No. of ATNs not sent to Audit by the Ministry even for the first time 1 1 3 20 Details of the Paras C&AG/ PAC Reports on which ATNs are pending as 31.12.2011 65 No. of Paras/ PA reports on which ATNs have been submitted to PAC After vetting by Audit During 2011-12 (Upto 31.12.2011) 5 5 2 2 1 1 14 13 22 (upto (upto Year 2011-12 31.12.2011) Total 2006-07 2005-06 2001-02 2004-05 2003-04 1987-88 1988-89 1995-96 1996-97 1999-2000 2007-08 2002-03 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 Position of Action Taken Notes (ATNs) as on 31.12.2011 in respect observations made the C&AG Reports/PAC 6 9 8 1 2 3 4 5 7 Sl. 11 10 12 13 14 15 16 No.

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